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YG62 CEX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,576 mi
Last recorded198,576 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 CEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 198,576 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 198,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 158,557 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 158,557 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 81,046 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,405 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YG62 CEX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG62 CEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG62 CEX registered?

YG62 CEX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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