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BL12 WUW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

256,468 mi
Last recorded256,468 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 WUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 256,468 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 256,468 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 242,268 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 242,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 223,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 223,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 202,447 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 202,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 183,261 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 183,261 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 169,957 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 169,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 161,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 75,867 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,583 miles

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WUW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL12 WUW, 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 BL12 WUW registered?

BL12 WUW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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