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WV62 UPK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,808 mi
Last recorded131,808 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 UPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 131,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 131,804 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 122,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2024 113,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot 2018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,720 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 113,715 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,114 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 98,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 86,880 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom.. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,380 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

unable to check rear seatbelts due to luggage

underside of vehicle / wheelarches / suspension heavily encrusted with mud

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,033 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seatbelt

nail in tread offside front tyre

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 UPK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPK, 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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WV62 UPK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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