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WG61 FXS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

240,939 mi
Last recorded240,939 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 FXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 240,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 236,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 236,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 225,201 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 225,154 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing not accessible (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot by the small end is split next to the clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail rear wishbone bush (a left hand bush fitted to the right hand side of the vehicle) (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 220,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 200,618 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 200,548 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes as marked yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front noise coming from differential/gearbox/transmission when both wheels are rotating

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 174,649 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 173,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 147,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 144,065 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

unable to open bonnet, brake reservoir and underbonnet components not checked

Fail 17 Feb 2017 144,065 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

unable to open bonnet, brake reservoir and underbonnet components not checked

Pass 27 Sep 2016 139,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,099 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 103,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,065 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brake discs corroded.

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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WG61 FXS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WG61 FXS, 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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WG61 FXS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2012.

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