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YP61 NLR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

467,629 mi
Last recorded467,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 NLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 467,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 457,032 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 457,032 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 411,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 377,596 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge 205/55/r16

signs of diesel around fuel filter, no leaks visable

Fail 3 Aug 2017 377,596 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge 205/55/r16

signs of diesel around fuel filter, no leaks visable

Pass 6 Feb 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 280,540 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2016 264,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 213,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 160,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the inside side wall but not to the cord

Fail 8 Jun 2015 160,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has a cut in the inside side wall but not to the cord

Pass 11 Dec 2014 109,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in O/S/R tyre inner sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YP61 NLR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YP61 NLR, 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 YP61 NLR registered?

YP61 NLR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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