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WV62 UPN

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,984 mi
Last recorded94,984 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 UPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 94,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished 225/40/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 91,325 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet catch handle damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +3/4mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 80,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 77,847 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,046 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,992 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 73,992 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 69,907 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 69,907 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,073 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

o/s front shock-absorber starting to leak.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,073 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges, n/s worn smooth.

drivers door mirror glass cracked

o/s front shock-absorber starting to leak.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall splitting

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,706 miles

front brake pads worn. covers top of engine/underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2015 37,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and small cuts to inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn. covers top of engine/underside of vehicle

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 UPN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

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

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