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YH61 YGC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

206,749 mi
Last recorded206,749 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 206,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all 4 brake discs corroding

Pass 1 May 2025 202,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 201,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 199,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 188,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 165,994 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 157,438 miles

low emission vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2019 142,801 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 132,456 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 132,456 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coolant leak

Pass 11 Feb 2017 108,539 miles

Low emission vehicle no printout

Propshaft rubber (rear perished)

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

Undertrays fitted all underside items not all visible

Fail 11 Feb 2017 108,539 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Low emission vehicle no printout

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft rubber (rear perished)

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

Undertrays fitted all underside items not all visible

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,388 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,694 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,953 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YGC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

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

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