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WU12 OBV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,629 mi
Last recorded115,629 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 OBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 115,629 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 102,786 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 93,330 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,627 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,543 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 71,316 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 71,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,215 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 34,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBV, 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 WU12 OBV registered?

WU12 OBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 OBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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