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YP62 HBC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,726 mi
Last recorded171,726 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 HBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2025 171,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 161,384 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 150,220 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 141,387 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 141,288 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 130,612 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,218 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,074 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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YP62 HBC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP62 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

YP62 HBC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YP62 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP62 HBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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