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WP61 FTV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,792 mi
Last recorded210,792 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 FTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 210,792 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 210,721 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 205,086 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 194,653 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 178,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 159,599 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 179,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,687 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 141,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 101,694 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 78,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Dec 2014 78,029 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WP61 FTV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP61 FTV, 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 WP61 FTV registered?

WP61 FTV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is WP61 FTV safe to buy?

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