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WU12 LHZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

302,292 mi
Last recorded302,292 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 LHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 302,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 247,374 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 217,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 191,332 miles

Offside Front Lower rear arm bush slight splits

Offside Rear Lower reflector in bumper slighty damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2018 191,322 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower rear arm bush slight splits

Offside Rear Lower reflector in bumper slighty damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2017 146,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight cracks (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight cracks (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 152,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

undersheilds fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 137,576 miles

Emissions Not Detected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Fail 18 Mar 2016 137,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Emissions Not Detected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WU12 LHZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU12 LHZ, 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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WU12 LHZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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