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WV12 WRD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

238,237 mi
Last recorded238,237 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 238,237 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip - has been repaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small patch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central - small patch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 228,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 222,708 miles

under tray

Fail 18 Jul 2023 222,708 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel free fulcram lever (1.1.16 (e) (i))

under tray

Pass 21 Jul 2022 216,374 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 216,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 201,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slightly uneven parking brake application

Slightly uneven rear brake application

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 201,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 186,121 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 173,629 miles

Offside Side repeater indicator lamp - 1 x led not working

Pass 2 Jul 2018 155,170 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 135,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 116,222 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,222 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,094 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,392 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 WRD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

WV12 WRD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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