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S12 WKE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,838 mi
Last recorded156,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 WKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 156,838 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 156,838 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 146,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 146,322 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 134,967 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 128,313 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Dec 2021 121,706 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Front tyre at n/s wearing edges

Front tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear tyre at o/s wearing uneven on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,357 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 108,550 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 88,956 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,214 miles

Front tyres approaching wear bars o/s & n/s

Slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,289 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 31,847 miles

Front tyre o/s & n/s on 1.6mm limit will soon need changing

Rear tyres o/s & n/s wearing on inner edges

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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S12 WKE 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 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 S12 WKE, 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 S12 WKE registered?

S12 WKE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is S12 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 WKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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