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DA12 LVE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 LVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 87,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 81,473 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 77,011 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,365 miles

Brake pads worn

Offside Front Brake pads worn

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,935 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,367 miles

front discs worn and pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2018 17,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 12,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 11,520 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 10,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 8,020 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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DA12 LVE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LVE, 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 DA12 LVE registered?

DA12 LVE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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