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YR62 BXA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,159 mi
Last recorded64,159 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 64,159 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 63,303 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 63,303 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,649 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,141 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 58,186 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,938 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 45,786 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,362 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,193 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 BXA 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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

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

Is YR62 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 BXA 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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