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WG12 ZBE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 ZBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 96,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 93,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,991 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 89,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 87,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 84,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,345 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,131 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 80,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 77,178 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 77,173 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,749 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 54,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,579 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 32,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,349 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 21,536 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 11,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 348 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 ZBE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG12 ZBE registered?

WG12 ZBE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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The MOT history for WG12 ZBE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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