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WV61 UCP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 UCP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 137,300 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Showing white light to rear (4.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,101 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 133,052 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,913 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 125,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 115,007 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 107,147 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Struggling to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 89,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 76,537 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 76,466 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,473 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 52,091 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,663 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UCP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 WV61 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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