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WG12 OGM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

335,406 mi
Last recorded335,406 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 OGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 335,406 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 335,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 311,003 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 311,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 289,502 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 261,115 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 235,127 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 198,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 179,526 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror housing taped up

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

Rear both coil springs corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 23 Apr 2019 179,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror housing taped up

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

Rear both coil springs corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2018 159,920 miles

Nearside Front mirror taped on

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

engine light on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 159,920 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 128,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

engine light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,027 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s front inner brake lining worn close to limits

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,435 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 33,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,607 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 8,801 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 7,807 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 5,132 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 5,077 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 2,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 155 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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WG12 OGM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WG12 OGM, 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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WG12 OGM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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