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WV12 ETE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 ETE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 116,249 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 111,579 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 96,444 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 96,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 75,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,234 miles

Windscreen scratches in zone "A"

Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,234 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen scratches in zone "A"

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamps in headlight's not working, lower lamps ok.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamps in headlight's not working, lower lamps ok.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,512 miles

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

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

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 ETE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV12 ETE, 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

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What year was WV12 ETE registered?

WV12 ETE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is WV12 ETE safe to buy?

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