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DA12 FEG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,841 mi
Last recorded161,841 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 161,841 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 161,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 142,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2024 135,878 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 128,163 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 128,163 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 119,796 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 119,795 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp/sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 111,384 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 102,586 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 102,585 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 77,548 miles

Emissions not detected by analyser.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge.

Small splits in both rear tyre sidewalls.

Fail 21 Apr 2018 77,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions not detected by analyser.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge.

Small splits in both rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 64,794 miles

rear discs corroded

wipers only just clearing screen

Pass 16 Apr 2016 49,948 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2015 36,424 miles

Unable to detect emissions.

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 FEG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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