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DA61 ZBU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,160 mi
Last recorded153,160 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ZBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 153,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 122,702 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 122,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 76,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,759 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Oct 2015 74,759 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,688 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,427 miles

Exhaust Emissions Too Clean To Test

Offside Front + Nearside Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Stone Chips In Windscreen

Fail 22 Dec 2014 73,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Emissions Too Clean To Test

Offside Front + Nearside Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

Stone Chips In Windscreen

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 ZBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

DA61 ZBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is DA61 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 ZBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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