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YH62 ZCL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,624 mi
Last recorded131,624 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 ZCL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 131,624 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2026 131,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2025 123,654 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/cracks within tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 114,118 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/cracks within tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 93,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner 1.6mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

cambelt due?

offside front drop link slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,317 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,317 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,067 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,143 miles

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop incomplete

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,530 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 47,530 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 36,542 miles

Nearside Rear n/s /r tyre depth low

Fail 25 Oct 2016 36,542 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear n/s /r tyre depth low

Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,859 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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YH62 ZCL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH62 ZCL, 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 YH62 ZCL registered?

YH62 ZCL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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