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YH61 FBN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,940 mi
Last recorded113,940 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2019 106,756 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,491 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,596 miles

Undercovers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,922 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too low to take a reading

near side rear seat belt could not be checked due too medical equipment

Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear seat belt could not be checked because of medical equipment

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 FBN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YH61 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

YH61 FBN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is YH61 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 FBN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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