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MJ12 WGZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,644 mi
Last recorded129,644 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 WGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 129,644 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 129,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 127,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,950 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 122,950 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 99,677 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges, also cracking within the tread

Pass 3 Jun 2019 86,715 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perished within the tread

Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,617 miles

Hand brake lever / mechanism operation stiff

Offside Front Day light running light not working

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,482 miles

Front both front tyres perished between tread

Nearside Front driving light not working

both rear tyres perished

handbrake lever stiff

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,970 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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MJ12 WGZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MJ12 WGZ, 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 MJ12 WGZ registered?

MJ12 WGZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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