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GL12 WSD

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,560 mi
Last recorded150,560 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 WSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 150,560 miles

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

rear outer sills slight damage

Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,884 miles

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2024 147,884 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2023 144,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 144,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 140,164 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 140,164 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 128,806 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2020 128,806 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,274 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Nov 2019 117,274 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,569 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper sill bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear quarter by light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills have been bent by jacking up in the wrong place (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,325 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,503 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre flat/ very low on pressure at time of test (Adjusted pressure)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on the inner edge, possible wheel alignment issue

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL12 WSD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GL12 WSD, 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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GL12 WSD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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