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WN12 BSZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,415 mi
Last recorded181,415 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 BSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 181,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 167,560 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 167,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 158,328 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch is loose at rear

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

rear wheel arches and some of underside is very muddy/dirty making inspecting difficult - recommend cleaning underside before next mot

Fail 6 Dec 2023 158,325 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front front brake pads material is delaminating from backing plate - recommend to replace

Nearside Front inner wheel arch is loose at rear

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

rear wheel arches and some of underside is very muddy/dirty making inspecting difficult - recommend cleaning underside before next mot

Pass 5 Dec 2022 150,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 150,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,955 miles

Exhaust emissions plate value has been defaced and is illegible

Front service brake application is slightly uneven

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Centre stop light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 144,955 miles

Exhaust emissions plate value has been defaced and is illegible

Front service brake application is slightly uneven

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

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Centre stop light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,920 miles

Engine coolant level is below minimum

Exhaust emissions plate value is illegible due to being defaced

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge, also has stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 128,728 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads are low but fronts are worst (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front front tyres are getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2019 120,998 miles

both ear bump stops broken

Pass 23 Jan 2018 110,968 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,596 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,676 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,823 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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WN12 BSZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN12 BSZ, 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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WN12 BSZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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