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YG62 DDE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,990 mi
Last recorded168,990 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 DDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 168,990 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 168,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 152,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R - worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 152,593 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R - worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 143,896 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 143,896 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 135,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 128,545 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 128,545 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 113,960 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 113,960 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 95,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 78,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 58,837 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 58,837 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 41,451 miles

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 DDE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DDE, 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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YG62 DDE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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