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WV61 TWJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

227,024 mi
Last recorded227,024 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 TWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 227,024 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower front/rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front/rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear reflectors broken

front brake balance 24%

Fail 19 Sep 2017 226,786 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower front/rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower front/rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear reflectors broken

front brake balance 24%

Pass 17 Oct 2016 196,276 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

front brake discs

front lower arms rear bushes

offside rear tyre

oil warning lamp illuminated

sun visor security

Fail 6 Oct 2016 195,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edge

front brake discs

nearside front brake pads

offside rear tyre

oil warning lamp illuminated

rear brake pads

sun visor security

Pass 15 Oct 2015 159,857 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 156,276 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes worn to limit

Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,008 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes worn to limit

nearside front outer anti roll bar link

offside front shock absorber

offside rear bumper petrusion

rear brake pads

Fail 3 Oct 2014 112,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower arms rear bushes worn to limit

nearside front outer anti roll bar link

offside front shock absorber

offside rear bumper petrusion

rear brake pads

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 7,317 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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WV61 TWJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV61 TWJ, 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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WV61 TWJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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