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YC62 WWV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,642 mi
Last recorded112,642 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 WWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 112,642 miles

OIL LEAK !

Rear N/S & O/S SHOCK GUARDS/BUMP STOPS DETEORATED.LOOSE.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,576 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 106,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,911 miles

Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETEORATED

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

OIL LEAK

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 102,911 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BINDING .HEAT AFFECTED (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

OIL LEAK

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETEORATED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,446 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND ATTACHED COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES SHOCK BUMP STOPS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 94,342 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,162 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 84,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody covered.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,723 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Under body covered.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,469 miles

Under body covered

Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,665 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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YC62 WWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC62 WWV, 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 YC62 WWV registered?

YC62 WWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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