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WJ12 KSY

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

330,383 mi
Last recorded330,383 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 330,383 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 330,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 317,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 304,089 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 304,007 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2022 291,674 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 291,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 280,757 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 259,301 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 205,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover damaged does not effect operation (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 159,101 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 159,101 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,344 miles

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2017 110,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 23 Feb 2017 110,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,564 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 60,689 miles

TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD, nearside rear worn to limit,offside rear close to limit, offside front 2mm,nearside front 2.5mm

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 KSY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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