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DA12 WHB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,592 mi
Last recorded95,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 WHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,592 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 89,919 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 84,547 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,374 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,470 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 65,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre on 3 m

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,715 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,683 miles

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,672 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 WHB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

DA12 WHB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2012.

Is DA12 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 WHB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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