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YS61 SMV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 SMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,670 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,687 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,893 miles

Offside repeater lens damaged..

Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,952 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front inner tread edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 51,952 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front inner tread edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SMV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

YS61 SMV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2012.

Is YS61 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS61 SMV shows 7 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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