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FR12 WDZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,638 mi
Last recorded158,638 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 WDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 158,638 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 158,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 149,658 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Damaged behind mirror driver's view , not affecting driver s view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Different Road wheel

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch has damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2022 149,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Damaged behind mirror driver's view , not affecting driver s view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Different Road wheel

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch has damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch slightly damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2021 138,688 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch has damaged

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch has damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2021 138,688 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))

Nearside Front Wheel arch has damaged

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch has damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2020 130,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,864 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 110,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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 7 Apr 2018 100,520 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 76,620 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Small stone chips in windscreen.

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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FR12 WDZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FR12 WDZ, 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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FR12 WDZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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