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DA61 VJX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,685 mi
Last recorded175,685 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 175,685 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 167,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside registration plate light dim

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2024 154,707 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear prop shaft mounting slightly worn

Fail 25 Jan 2024 154,707 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear prop shaft mounting slightly worn

Pass 23 Jan 2023 142,533 miles

Centre exhaust clamp defective

Pass 24 Jan 2022 131,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 131,293 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,976 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2021 116,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,356 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 90,749 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2019 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,084 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,084 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,352 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 31,873 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 VJX 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 DA61 VJX, 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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DA61 VJX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2012.

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