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WR61 CHC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

220,750 mi
Last recorded220,750 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 CHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 220,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 213,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 206,125 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 202,284 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 202,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 199,053 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 196,270 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 196,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 3 Dec 2019 184,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Slight damage to front bumper

Pass 9 Nov 2018 160,487 miles

Front Front bumper broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 134,201 miles

Front Bumper broken

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 134,201 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Bumper broken

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,914 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,755 miles

Engine coolant on minimum

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 85,877 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

Engine coolant on minimum

Engine cover fitted

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 66,159 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 66,159 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

resr bumpstops split

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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WR61 CHC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WR61 CHC, 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 WR61 CHC registered?

WR61 CHC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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