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DA61 ZCU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

271,173 mi
Last recorded271,173 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 ZCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 271,173 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 267,285 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 264,486 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 263,771 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted due to impact damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 227,461 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 227,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 187,113 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 157,708 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,487 miles

The front brake discs are deteriorated and the n/s/f is starting to judder

The o/s/f tyre is wearing right on the inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2016 127,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

The front brake discs are deteriorated and the n/s/f is starting to judder

The o/s/f tyre is wearing right on the inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,903 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

the front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

DA61 ZCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is DA61 ZCU safe to buy?

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