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WV12 EPO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 EPO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 89,063 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 89,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both dips too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 88,725 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 88,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,883 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 87,332 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 87,324 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 82,626 miles

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear outer passengers seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 82,626 miles

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

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear outer passengers seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 72,851 miles

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear outer passengers seat , not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Coolant level below min requirement.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,799 miles

Both front tyres worn to about 4mm tread.

Front and rear brake pads look worn thin.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,099 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,702 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 35,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WV12 EPO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WV12 EPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV12 EPO?

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What year was WV12 EPO registered?

WV12 EPO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WV12 EPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 EPO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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