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YK61 LFO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,963 mi
Last recorded166,963 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 LFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 166,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 144,495 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 144,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush weak (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2016 125,025 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,455 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,213 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 85,213 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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 LFO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK61 LFO, 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 YK61 LFO registered?

YK61 LFO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2012.

Is YK61 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 LFO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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