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WG12 XSN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,154 mi
Last recorded111,154 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 XSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,154 miles

Additional wiring on nearside (from battery area to boot) is loose in places (unable to confirm if connected)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm plus worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm plus worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear sill damage (small dent)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,091 miles

Electrical wiring insecure going from battery to nearside footwell to boot (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked/perished & has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2022 102,548 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,087 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 90,971 miles

both front tyres getting low 225/40/18w xl

o/s side repeater poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,037 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 80,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,628 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres wearing edges.

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 XSN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XSN, 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 XSN registered?

WG12 XSN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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