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WG61 BZW

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,892 mi
Last recorded230,892 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 BZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 230,892 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 221,632 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 216,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 196,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 172,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,311 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 141,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 141,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S and O/S worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 106,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG61 BZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG61 BZW, 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 WG61 BZW registered?

WG61 BZW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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