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VE61 CWM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,869 mi
Last recorded97,869 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 CWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,898 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 72,898 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 62,649 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 62,649 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,511 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,711 miles

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 8 Jan 2019 31,188 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 22,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 18,903 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 14,831 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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VE61 CWM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VE61 CWM, 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 VE61 CWM registered?

VE61 CWM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is VE61 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 CWM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE61 CWM have outstanding finance?

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