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YY62 HMG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,749 mi
Last recorded39,749 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 HMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 39,749 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 36,057 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 36,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 31,376 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 26,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 22,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 19,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 18,848 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 16,864 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 16,250 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre treads perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 15,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 14,640 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,144 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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YY62 HMG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY62 HMG, 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 YY62 HMG registered?

YY62 HMG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is YY62 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 HMG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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