2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · YH62 WLJ
2012 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 175,054 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH62 WLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 175,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH62 WLJ 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 (YH62 WLJ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YH62 WLJ Mileage History
- 18/07/2023148,785 mi
- 15/07/2024161,538 mi+12,753 mi
- 15/07/2024161,538 mi
- 10/07/2025175,054 mi+13,516 mi
- 10/07/2025175,054 mi
Average of roughly 13,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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