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WV12 UKL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,018 mi
Last recorded125,018 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 UKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,018 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,781 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 105,071 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 79,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 79,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,986 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,772 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 47,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,996 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 38,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,862 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,422 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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WV12 UKL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 WV12 UKL, 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 WV12 UKL registered?

WV12 UKL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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