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WJ12 DFP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,613 mi
Last recorded121,613 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 DFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Socket impact damaged (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,119 miles

Offside Rear Adv Slight Damage To Offside Rear Lamp Cluster..............

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Rear Trailer Socket Impact Damaged................ (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel trims and other components preventing full assessment of the rear brake pads

Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,877 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,444 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 85,444 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 80,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,375 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,791 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 55,869 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,231 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 9 Feb 2015 37,557 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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WJ12 DFP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJ12 DFP, 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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WJ12 DFP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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