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BN12 WNL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,733 mi
Last recorded136,733 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 136,733 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are in poor condition

slight play in both the rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 6 Nov 2024 128,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi blowing

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2024 128,247 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust front flexi blowing

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes are in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn very badly on the outer shoulder

Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,230 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on the shoulders

Fail 30 Oct 2023 119,224 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

nearside rear tyre wearing on the shoulders

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,041 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders and on the wear bars

engine oil level was very low

puncture in the offside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,328 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2020 82,480 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,475 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders and approaching the wear bars

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,469 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 40,235 miles

offside rear tyre on the wear bars

Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,553 miles

both the front tyres are close to the wear bars

offside rear tyre thin and slightly out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,757 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 20,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,757 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 WNL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNL, 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 WNL registered?

BN12 WNL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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