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YS61 LHG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,981 mi
Last recorded119,981 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 LHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 119,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 116,032 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 110,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 104,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,367 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,567 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 90,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,755 miles

Rear bump stops splitting

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2018 69,755 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear bump stops splitting

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn out (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread section worn out (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn out (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread section worn out (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade not clearing the rear screen

Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,259 miles

Both rear tyres have slight age cracking in treads

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges close to limits

Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,570 miles

Advise both rear tyres have slight age cracking and perished

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 LHG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

YS61 LHG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is YS61 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 LHG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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