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D185 WSN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,896 mi
Last recorded180,896 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD185 WSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 180,896 miles

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing edge

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 180,775 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 168,709 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 168,709 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front inner edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2023 154,857 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 154,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 140,441 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 126,455 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 114,183 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,574 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,077 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,103 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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D185 WSN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D185 WSN, 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 D185 WSN registered?

D185 WSN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is D185 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D185 WSN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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