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AU12 WWD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,999 mi
Last recorded198,999 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 WWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 198,999 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 175,671 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 144,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 144,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 128,896 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished and worn to 3mm

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge is such a way that there is no visible tread

Nearside rear tyre is worn to 3mm in central tread area

Offside front tyre has cuts in tread area, but not resulting in cord exposure. worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 18 Nov 2016 128,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre perished and worn to 3mm

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge is such a way that there is no visible tread

Nearside rear tyre is worn to 3mm in central tread area

Offside front tyre has cuts in tread area, but not resulting in cord exposure. worn to 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Jan 2016 101,519 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WWD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WWD, 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 AU12 WWD registered?

AU12 WWD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AU12 WWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 WWD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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