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VU12 WDE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,250 mi
Last recorded177,250 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 WDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 177,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 177,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 167,627 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...both nearside and offside on their edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 167,605 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ...on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...all four on their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 149,574 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ...both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 131,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,823 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ...on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 91,535 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,561 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,561 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,804 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,953 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,910 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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VU12 WDE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU12 WDE, 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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VU12 WDE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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