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WJ62 OVY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,400 mi
Last recorded212,400 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 OVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 212,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 208,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 208,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 199,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear mounting/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 199,148 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear mounting/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 184,048 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms, All Bushes Worn/Cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 170,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 170,903 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 160,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 146,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall cords not visible

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 125,985 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 125,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge, advise replacement

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,516 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)

Strongly advise front tyres are replaced soon

Pass 30 Aug 2016 84,542 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,861 miles

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

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 OVY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OVY, 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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WJ62 OVY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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