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WG12 ZBT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

200,895 mi
Last recorded200,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 200,895 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 185,644 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Inner handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 185,644 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Inner handle damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 173,407 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 173,391 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Body panel insecure boot spoiler (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ( 4 ) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 160,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 160,252 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2020 150,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 136,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 117,397 miles

Emission too clean

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

Pass 29 May 2017 103,718 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,586 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 65,116 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,102 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 20,459 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 20,338 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,782 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 7,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 7,240 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 4,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 3,293 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 ZBT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 ZBT, 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 ZBT registered?

WG12 ZBT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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