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WJ12 KSN

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

278,640 mi
Last recorded278,640 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 KSN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 278,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 259,554 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 259,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 252,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 250,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 221,018 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 183,860 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 148,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 112,459 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 112,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside inner wing guard loose but secure

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2015 100,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside inner wing guard loose but secure

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

offside rear bump stop deteriorating

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 KSN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KSN, 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 KSN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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