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BN12 WNH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

212,649 mi
Last recorded212,649 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 212,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 204,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS & OS rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both NS & OS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 192,902 miles

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

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease but prevents ingress of dirt/dust

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 192,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front cv boot leaking grease but prevents ingress of dirt/dust

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 178,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 165,254 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 152,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 136,059 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,445 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 124,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,667 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,836 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,893 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 78,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,895 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,677 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 32,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,182 miles

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2016 27,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 18,205 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 WNH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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