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YT62 PZY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

245,034 mi
Last recorded245,034 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 PZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 245,034 miles

Coolant leak

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2026 240,546 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 240,543 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 231,252 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 222,680 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 222,680 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 215,675 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 202,833 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 194,407 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 194,407 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 183,215 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 151,893 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 151,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 151,706 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 151,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 150,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 127,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 127,588 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 127,062 miles

diesel filter housing misting of diesel

Fail 5 Feb 2021 127,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

diesel filter housing misting of diesel

Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,599 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 78,452 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,210 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 61,455 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have minor splits both inner and outer sidewalls

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 51,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,062 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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YT62 PZY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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