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WV62 UMO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,100 mi
Last recorded226,100 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 UMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 226,100 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 213,902 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 213,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 202,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 181,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 181,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 163,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 163,365 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,948 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 144,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,686 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 135,686 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,357 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,650 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,742 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust sleeve and bumpstop loose

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,128 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 UMO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV62 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

WV62 UMO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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