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YY62 YAO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,976 mi
Last recorded90,976 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 YAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 90,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

rear heat shield loose

uneven wear on both rear tyres inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,627 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 72,122 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 63,482 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 54,716 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 51,630 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,216 miles

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

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

Rear High level brake light inop time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2019 42,272 miles

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

Front tyres perishing on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 39,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 35,317 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,089 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 YAO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc 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 YAO, 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 YAO registered?

YY62 YAO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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