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WF12 BFL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,423 mi
Last recorded114,423 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 BFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 114,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 106,382 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 94,441 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,106 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,831 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,128 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 May 2017 62,119 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 50,126 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 35,097 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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WF12 BFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF12 BFL, 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 WF12 BFL registered?

WF12 BFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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