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YP62 CLU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,905 mi
Last recorded201,905 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 CLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 201,905 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 180,519 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 180,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working led on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in grooves between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in grooves between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 166,468 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking in grooves between tread

Pass 29 Sep 2022 165,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 159,446 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 154,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 145,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 145,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 140,473 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Drivers wiper smearing.

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 140,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 133,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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YP62 CLU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP62 CLU, 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 YP62 CLU registered?

YP62 CLU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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