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WF12 LUB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

243,288 mi
Last recorded243,288 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 LUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 243,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 238,046 miles

light corrosion rear suspension

Pass 4 Oct 2022 236,499 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 226,612 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 223,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 221,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear axle trailing arm bushes has slight play

Floors covers fitted covering testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 215,633 miles

Floor covers fitted covering testable items

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 202,267 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 194,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 194,798 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 177,327 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 177,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 147,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 32,102 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 LUB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WF12 LUB, 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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WF12 LUB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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