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DB57 DAZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests45 (37 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate82.2%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB57 DAZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

37 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,199 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2026 203,564 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2025 158,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 119,189 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 119,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,675 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 189,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,841 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 75,449 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 165,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres slightly out of shape

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Rear tyres cuts no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 146,275 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 118,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 118,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 78,138 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 56,571 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 56,511 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 139,799 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 139,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,676 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 129,916 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 55,260 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,310 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 87,426 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 86,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipped (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2019 44,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 115,849 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 115,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,794 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 33,679 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,709 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 107,570 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 23,682 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,797 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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DB57 DAZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.2%.

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 DB57 DAZ, 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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DB57 DAZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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