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WJ62 HMY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,963 mi
Last recorded202,963 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 202,963 miles

Nearside rear tyre beginning to wear low outer

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

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

Slight oil leak

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2026 202,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre beginning to wear low outer

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

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

Slight oil leak

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2025 184,279 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 184,279 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 164,305 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner/edge(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside & stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 143,887 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner/Edge(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Damage to nearside windscreen not yet affecting drivers view

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 134,517 miles

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

Damage to nearside windscreen not yet affecting drivers view

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

Rear tyre(s) wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2022 134,517 miles

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

Damage to nearside windscreen not yet affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyre(s) wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2021 119,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 112,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,137 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 105,102 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,891 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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 81,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,261 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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WJ62 HMY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ62 HMY, 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 WJ62 HMY registered?

WJ62 HMY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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