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SK62 WBY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,570 mi
Last recorded155,570 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 WBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,570 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 155,563 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 140,781 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

no reading detected on dsm

Fail 9 Apr 2025 140,779 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to unknown age of belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 126,755 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

no gasses detected by dsm

Fail 9 Apr 2024 126,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

no gasses detected by dsm

Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,742 miles

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

no reading obtained by D.S.M

Pass 8 Apr 2022 104,765 miles

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

front brakes worn unevenly

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,999 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,999 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,519 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 81,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,976 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 62,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,493 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 39,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SK62 WBY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SK62 WBY, 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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SK62 WBY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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