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YS61 LGZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,073 mi
Last recorded165,073 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 165,073 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 165,073 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 155,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 155,271 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 141,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 135,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 127,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 110,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 84,070 miles

front tyres worn close to limits on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,338 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,987 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 LGZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LGZ, 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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YS61 LGZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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