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VE61 ULR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,038 mi
Last recorded95,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 ULR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,038 miles

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

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

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))

rear suspension bump stops breaking up

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,262 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,840 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber misting oil slightly

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished and split

Offside Front Shock absorber misting oil slightly

Offside Rear Bump stop perished and split

Fail 9 Jan 2017 71,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Console bush cracking

Nearside Front Shock absorber misting oil slightly

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished and split

Offside Front Console bush cracking

Offside Front Shock absorber misting oil slightly

Offside Rear Bump stop perished and split

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,597 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 60,597 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,564 miles

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn

n/s/f tyre has slight uneven wear on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre has slight uneven wear on edges of tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 46,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has slight uneven wear on edges of tread

o/s/f tyre has slight uneven wear on edges of tread

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn

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 ULR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VE61 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

VE61 ULR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2012.

Is VE61 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 ULR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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