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YR62 BWW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,441 mi
Last recorded92,441 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 BWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 92,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 86,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,109 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 79,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 78,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,937 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 75,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 73,369 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,439 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 66,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,000 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,095 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

handbrake stiff on pivot when released

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,200 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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YR62 BWW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR62 BWW, 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 YR62 BWW registered?

YR62 BWW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 BWW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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