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BN12 WCA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,538 mi
Last recorded109,538 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 109,538 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worse on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear discs have signs of being hot

Fail 22 Feb 2025 109,471 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worse on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear discs have signs of being hot

Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,422 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 105,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 100,802 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,243 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 80,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 75,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly damp at offside front suspension leg

Pass 28 Feb 2017 68,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 60,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicator bulbs starting to fade

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,800 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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BN12 WCA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN12 WCA, 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 BN12 WCA registered?

BN12 WCA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is BN12 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 WCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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