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WG12 ZBU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

241,752 mi
Last recorded241,752 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 241,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2024 241,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

undertrays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 31 May 2023 217,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 182,132 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 151,932 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 131,516 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,391 miles

both front tyres bald on outer shoulder

Fail 26 Mar 2018 95,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres bald on outer shoulder

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,118 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,364 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 35,015 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 9,606 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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