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YX62 ZNE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,173 mi
Last recorded77,173 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 ZNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 77,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge also cracking and has scrubbing on sidewall tread remaining 3-4mm across tyre 205/55/zr16 94wxl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 77,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edge also cracking and has scrubbing on sidewall tread remaining 3-4mm across tyre 205/55/zr16 94wxl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,541 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 74,541 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 71,636 miles

coolant on minimum

Pass 4 Oct 2023 67,645 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly to secondary rubber on inner edge plus nail in tyre 205/55/r16 94 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 63,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 59,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,167 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 56,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 51,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 44,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,755 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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YX62 ZNE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX62 ZNE, 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 YX62 ZNE registered?

YX62 ZNE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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