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VE61 ULX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,763 mi
Last recorded218,763 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 ULX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 218,763 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre tread splitting badly

Pass 28 Aug 2024 207,147 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 197,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 184,081 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 184,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 173,162 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 172,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 161,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 150,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 138,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 129,396 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn to limit

front discs wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,898 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 107,351 miles

front pads worn

Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,683 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 ULX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

VE61 ULX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is VE61 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 ULX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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