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AY62 DKU

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,517 mi
Last recorded65,517 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 DKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 65,517 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 65,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts chafing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,943 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 60,727 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 55,154 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 55,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 55,126 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 55,126 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 55,105 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 55,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front inner discs corroded

service light on

sump corroded and slightly damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2022 54,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front inner discs corroded

service light on

sump corroded and slightly damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,143 miles

front inner discs corroded

offside front fog light insecure

rear coil springs corroded

rear pads worn thin and discs corroded

sump corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 52,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front inner discs corroded

offside front fog light insecure

rear coil springs corroded

rear pads worn thin and discs corroded

sump corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 49,175 miles

engine oil level low

front inner brake discs corroded but new pads fitted

rear brake pads worn thin

service light on

sump damaged and slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2020 49,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine oil level low

front inner brake discs corroded but new pads fitted

rear brake pads worn thin

service light on

sump damaged and slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,271 miles

Front pads worn thin

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

Rear tyres worn uneven

Service light on

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,444 miles

Front inner pads worn thin

Offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Mar 2017 32,953 miles

Front inner pads wearing thin and discs corroded

Service light on

Pass 27 Nov 2015 26,009 miles

Tyres close to wear indicaters

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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AY62 DKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY62 DKU, 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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AY62 DKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2012.

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