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MW61 EBC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,625 mi
Last recorded152,625 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW61 EBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 152,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 152,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 145,433 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside / Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2022 145,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside / Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside / Offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 138,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 97,783 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,957 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 85,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 73,495 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 62,538 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 46,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,728 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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MW61 EBC 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 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 MW61 EBC, 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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MW61 EBC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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