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YH61 FBJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,078 mi
Last recorded160,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 FBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 160,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 159,891 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 152,271 miles

Nearside Rear seat removed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 152,271 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat removed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 147,560 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 128,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 111,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 97,372 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,344 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,679 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,581 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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YH61 FBJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH61 FBJ, 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 YH61 FBJ registered?

YH61 FBJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 February 2012.

Is YH61 FBJ safe to buy?

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