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WV62 UNR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,854 mi
Last recorded162,854 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 UNR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 162,854 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2025 147,723 miles

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

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged both front ()

Offside Rear Brake valve slightly damaged or slight leak (1.1.7 (a) (i))

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

sills distorted

Pass 8 Apr 2024 129,627 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

no reading on emissions

Pass 11 Apr 2023 107,082 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,165 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 86,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 80,620 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 80,620 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 74,440 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 65,007 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 65,007 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 55,369 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,045 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,727 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UNR 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 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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

WV62 UNR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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