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SW62 WDG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,914 mi
Last recorded99,914 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 WDG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,909 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 95,909 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 89,701 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,838 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 82,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 81,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 81,853 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,754 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 74,754 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,125 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 65,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 62,482 miles

both rear Tyres worn on inner edge

mid exhaust sleeve securing brackets corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 42,000 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 41,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall - chalk marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 41,850 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 34,607 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked, no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surfaced deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked, no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall cracked, no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surfaced deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,343 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,871 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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SW62 WDG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SW62 WDG, 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 SW62 WDG registered?

SW62 WDG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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