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YK61 BWA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,996 mi
Last recorded96,996 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 BWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2026 96,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 89,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 76,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 70,955 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,648 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,350 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 34,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 24,332 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 23,496 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 18,239 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres on 3mm of tread and also perishing in center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,906 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 13,182 miles

both front tyres slight cracking in tread.

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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YK61 BWA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK61 BWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK61 BWA registered?

YK61 BWA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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