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WG62 OSU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,787 mi
Last recorded176,787 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG62 OSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 176,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 174,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 166,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 157,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,707 miles

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

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

covers fitted restricting view of some components

emissions too clean to test

Pass 5 Dec 2018 141,816 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear rubber bush perished (rear console bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop snap (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished /crack

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

Nearside Front Wiper smeary

Offside Front Wiper smeary

Rear bumpstops perished

Fail 8 Dec 2017 121,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

Nearside Front Wiper smeary

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Wiper smeary

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear bumpstops perished

Pass 16 Dec 2016 97,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 97,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,149 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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WG62 OSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WG62 OSU, 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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WG62 OSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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