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WJ12 NUW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

348,106 mi
Last recorded348,106 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 NUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 348,106 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 348,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 345,307 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSF Tyre Bald Inner Edge

OSR Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Fail 19 Jun 2025 345,307 miles

OSF Tyre Bald Inner Edge

OSR Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 341,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2023 336,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OSF Tyre Bald Inner Edge

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 28 Jun 2023 336,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

OSF Tyre Bald Inner Edge

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 6 Mar 2023 334,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 68,858 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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 68,858 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NUW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NUW, 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 WJ12 NUW registered?

WJ12 NUW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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