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WK62 XXW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

206,584 mi
Last recorded206,584 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 XXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 206,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill damaged

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 206,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower outer sill damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower outer sill damaged

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 188,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 179,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R 16 91 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 172,079 miles

Both sills damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 162,786 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 142,904 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 142,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,513 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 115,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,876 miles

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

front brake disc"s lipped o/s brake pad wearing low

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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WK62 XXW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK62 XXW, 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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WK62 XXW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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