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WV62 AYC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

239,554 mi
Last recorded239,554 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 AYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 239,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 234,365 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 231,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 226,071 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 218,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 205,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 202,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 196,620 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 196,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 192,728 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 192,722 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 182,438 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 182,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 159,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 151,624 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 151,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 134,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,088 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,425 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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WV62 AYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV62 AYC, 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 WV62 AYC registered?

WV62 AYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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