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DA61 UBV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,433 mi
Last recorded89,433 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 UBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 89,433 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 89,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,920 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 60,909 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn / bald, Inner edge worn, On 3mm, DOT 1718, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn / bald, Inner edge worn, On 3mm, DOT 1718, 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms starting to corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,266 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Nov 2020 55,440 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 55,440 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,151 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 46,411 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,952 miles

Front brake disce

Pass 11 Jan 2017 34,325 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition/heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 27,448 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,746 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DA61 UBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA61 UBV, 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 DA61 UBV registered?

DA61 UBV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DA61 UBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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