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DA61 UCM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,180 mi
Last recorded114,180 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 UCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 114,180 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 105,651 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 105,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 96,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

front console bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2021 73,904 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 71,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,896 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,589 miles

rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2018 59,588 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2018 53,659 miles

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine

engine light on

headlights set on number 3

Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,801 miles

eml light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,446 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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DA61 UCM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA61 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

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

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