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YT62 KBZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

199,695 mi
Last recorded199,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 KBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 199,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 199,677 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 199,677 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 189,743 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 189,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 173,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 164,118 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 164,115 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 148,203 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 121,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 121,561 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive hand brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine lite on

Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,853 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 103,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,144 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 96,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,724 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 81,724 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,027 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,182 miles

Undertray

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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YT62 KBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT62 KBZ, 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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YT62 KBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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