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WG12 ZBF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 ZBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 128,472 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,797 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 120,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 114,567 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,706 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 98,206 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 98,206 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,102 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2019 94,735 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 91,145 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,257 miles

nsr tyre well stepped on inner edge

unable to check nsr seatbelt due to child seat

Pass 12 Sep 2015 71,456 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 11,516 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 9,439 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 ZBF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

WG12 ZBF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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