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DA12 EYY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,627 mi
Last recorded189,627 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 189,627 miles

engine cover/under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2025 176,916 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2024 163,678 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 25 Oct 2023 148,618 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 131,593 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 131,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 115,590 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,718 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Apr 2017 44,843 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall cut

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,511 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 36,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,588 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 26,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DA12 EYY 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 DA12 EYY, 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 DA12 EYY registered?

DA12 EYY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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