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SV12 WBM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,038 mi
Last recorded108,038 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 WBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 108,038 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hose Ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing On Inside / Outside Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing Very Low On Inside Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing Very Low On Inside Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake Levers On Rear Brake Calipers Slightly Stiff. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe / OSR / NSR Suspension Arms Slightly Corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2024 98,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions output too low to register

Fail 24 Oct 2024 98,193 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

emissions output too low to register

Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,859 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 12 Oct 2023 96,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,675 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

emissions too clean to register

Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,350 miles

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

emissions output too low to register

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,435 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,365 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

emissions too clean to register

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,444 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,567 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,626 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,623 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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SV12 WBM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV12 WBM, 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 SV12 WBM registered?

SV12 WBM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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