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YG62 YSU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,877 mi
Last recorded189,877 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 YSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 189,877 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside and central rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 21 May 2025 189,869 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement offside park brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside and central rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2024 189,112 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 189,104 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front suggest replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 189,097 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Apr 2022 189,097 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 188,621 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 188,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn x two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 184,927 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2019 181,156 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 181,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,317 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 93,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,515 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 23,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 23,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

YG62 YSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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