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WN62 UPS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

258,105 mi
Last recorded258,105 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 UPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 258,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2025 252,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays front to rear

Pass 26 Oct 2024 240,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays front to rear

Fail 26 Oct 2024 240,913 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays front to rear

Pass 7 Oct 2023 227,684 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays front to rear

Fail 7 Oct 2023 227,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays front to rear

Pass 15 Oct 2022 216,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays front to rear

Fail 15 Oct 2022 216,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays front to rear

Pass 28 Sep 2021 206,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 23 Sep 2021 206,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 28 Sep 2020 187,077 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 166,755 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 137,659 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 123,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lamp shows dim light (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,316 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 78,917 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 51,240 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 51,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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WN62 UPS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WN62 UPS, 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 WN62 UPS registered?

WN62 UPS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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