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VO12 WEV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,755 mi
Last recorded140,755 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 WEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 140,755 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 140,740 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 118,631 miles

Bonnet open warning lamp has a problem as its on but faint, then slow goes out

Fuel tank heat shields have been hit and are rubbing hard against the plastic fuel tank, risk of rubbing through

The underside is still very muddy and difficult to test properly

Fail 4 Jul 2022 118,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet open warning lamp has a problem as its on but faint, then slow goes out

Fuel tank heat shields have been hit and are rubbing hard against the plastic fuel tank, risk of rubbing through

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

The underside is still very muddy and difficult to test properly

Pass 2 Jul 2021 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorating and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorating and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle's general condition inside and underneath is in such a state its very close to being refused a test.

Fail 30 Jun 2021 96,008 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens has a hole (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorating and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorating and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle's general condition inside and underneath is in such a state its very close to being refused a test.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 88,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,462 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 78,458 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 78,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,078 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,605 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VO12 WEV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VO12 WEV, 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 VO12 WEV registered?

VO12 WEV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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