2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · WV62 BAO
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 64,818 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV62 BAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 64,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WV62 BAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Octavia (WV62 BAO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WV62 BAO Mileage History
- 25/10/202256,606 mi
- 23/10/202359,139 mi+2,533 mi
- 23/10/202359,139 mi
- 05/11/202462,303 mi+3,164 mi
- 15/10/202564,818 mi+2,515 mi
Average of roughly 2,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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