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WG12 UKY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

255,036 mi
Last recorded255,036 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 UKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 255,036 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 255,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

unable to determine rattle at rear

Pass 7 Jun 2023 225,300 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2022 205,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 163,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 2 Aug 2019 136,077 miles

plug repair to nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2019 136,077 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

plug repair to nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,570 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 98,570 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 72,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,274 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 47,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,961 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 UKY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WG12 UKY, 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 WG12 UKY registered?

WG12 UKY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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