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WM12 LHG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,713 mi
Last recorded89,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 LHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust down pipe to centre pipe joint heavily corroded. wearing thin.

Fail 29 Jul 2025 84,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust down pipe to centre pipe joint heavily corroded. wearing thin.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust down pipe to centre pipe joint heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 74,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front downpipe heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front down pipe heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Jul 2022 67,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front down pipe heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edges.

front exhaust down pipe heavily corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front exhaust down pipe heavily corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2020 57,145 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

center exhaust clamp corroded away.

front exhaust down pipe heavily corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

center exhaust clamp corroded away.

exhaust down pipe to center pipe joint heavily corroded.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 52,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

center exhaust clamp corroded away.

exhaust down pipe to center pipe joint heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 45,579 miles

servo pipe cracking up.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking up in tread.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,078 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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WM12 LHG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WM12 LHG, 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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WM12 LHG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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