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YG62 DBZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,634 mi
Last recorded206,634 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 DBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 206,634 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 194,458 miles

Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 2 Dec 2022 184,535 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 184,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 159,152 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 159,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 158,102 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 135,405 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 130,168 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 63,166 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,621 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG62 DBZ registered?

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

Is YG62 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 DBZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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