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YS61 DFE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,067 mi
Last recorded160,067 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 DFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 160,067 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 149,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 136,229 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 129,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 122,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 108,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,792 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 51,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,631 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop perished

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 46,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop perished

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,361 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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YS61 DFE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YS61 DFE, 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 YS61 DFE registered?

YS61 DFE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is YS61 DFE safe to buy?

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