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ML62 LWY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,357 mi
Last recorded72,357 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 72,357 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 72,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2023 59,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,666 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 39,480 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,997 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 26,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 18,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 15,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 11,723 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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ML62 LWY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 ML62 LWY, 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 ML62 LWY registered?

ML62 LWY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is ML62 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 LWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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