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YY61 RBV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,319 mi
Last recorded183,319 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 RBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 183,319 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 183,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2025 177,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 177,195 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 171,145 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 171,143 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil residue

Pass 5 Jan 2023 158,639 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 158,639 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 146,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened marked and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 132,122 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 132,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 114,125 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2020 114,125 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 97,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,010 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,611 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks to the tread but no cords exposed 205/60/15

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,022 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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YY61 RBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY61 RBV, 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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YY61 RBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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