MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement <rearmost support rubber bushing> (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn < rearmost support rubber bushing> (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement <rearmost support rubber bushing> (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt protective boot, split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone support rubber bushing has excessive movement [front rubber bushing] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured expected amber colour, fading to white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured expected amber colour, fading to white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear support rubbing bushing, splitting, allowing some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured expected amber colour, fading to white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear unexplained mechanical wear on brakes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear unexplained mechanical wear on brakes
Nearside Side repeater not working Part of door-mirror unit. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic casing broken. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad approx 1.5mm unable to inspect inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
washer bottle leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad approx 1.5mm unable to inspect inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lowers back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
washer bottle leaking
offside front tyre worn on edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr bump stop perished
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YY62 XEF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YY62 XEF, 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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YY62 XEF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2012.
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