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KV62 WJX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,428 mi
Last recorded163,428 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 WJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 163,428 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 163,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 157,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 152,489 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 148,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 136,799 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 121,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,959 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

damage to osf sill

Pass 3 Aug 2018 96,758 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,193 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 88,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop is deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,316 miles

emissions too weak to measure

Fail 24 Aug 2015 62,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissions too weak to measure

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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KV62 WJX 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 80%.

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 KV62 WJX, 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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KV62 WJX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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