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FT12 WZN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

428,522 mi
Last recorded428,522 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 WZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 428,522 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 411,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 391,542 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 389,350 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 369,080 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 369,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 343,262 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 325,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 311,592 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 311,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 283,717 miles

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

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

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

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 20 Feb 2019 258,238 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 258,092 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 243,510 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 217,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 198,551 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 198,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 181,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 167,471 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 167,251 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 149,416 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,853 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FT12 WZN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FT12 WZN, 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 FT12 WZN registered?

FT12 WZN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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