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BL12 WUH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,004 mi
Last recorded169,004 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 WUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 169,004 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 169,003 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X4 tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 159,081 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 159,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 146,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 135,434 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 125,620 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,537 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 113,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 113,366 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread light cracks (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 106,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 98,812 miles

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,195 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 81,195 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BL12 WUH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL12 WUH, 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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BL12 WUH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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