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DB54 VRS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,824 mi
Last recorded124,824 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 124,824 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 120,968 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 114,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp but no visible leaks under pressure

Fail 8 Oct 2024 114,964 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp but no visible leaks under pressure

Pass 4 Oct 2023 109,161 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 109,161 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 104,205 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively with some face corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pads worn thin

x2 rear lower suspension arms/spring pans corroded and inner bushing worn.

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,719 miles

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

unable to visually inspect rear inner brake pads

Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,719 miles

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

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

unable to visually inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,524 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,634 miles

zero emissions reading

Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,090 miles

zero emissions reading

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,864 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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DB54 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DB54 VRS, 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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DB54 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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