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WR61 VGP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,858 mi
Last recorded100,858 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR61 VGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,858 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 100,858 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 92,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 83,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 69,786 miles

Exhaust Emissions too clean for readings

Front drivers side wiper blade is smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly in comparison to o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate is fading

Fail 24 May 2022 69,786 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust Emissions too clean for readings

Front Brake pads discoloured both sides

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front drivers side wiper blade is smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn unevenly in comparison to o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate is fading

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,418 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 62,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,195 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 53,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,694 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 37,938 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 20,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 19,150 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 17,779 miles

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 VGP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

WR61 VGP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is WR61 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR61 VGP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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