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AU12 WVX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,517 mi
Last recorded222,517 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 222,517 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 196,153 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector lens cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2021 196,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector lens cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2020 168,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp ex corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2020 168,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp ex corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 119,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front driving light inop

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2019 119,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front driving light inop

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,812 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine light on

Fail 17 Jan 2018 93,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

engine light on

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,668 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2016 38,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,446 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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AU12 WVX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU12 WVX, 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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AU12 WVX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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