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DE12 VXJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,486 mi
Last recorded220,486 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 220,486 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 217,880 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 216,622 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 214,555 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

general corrosion under body

Fail 29 Dec 2021 214,551 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

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

engine cover undertrays fitted

general corrosion under body

Pass 22 May 2020 205,301 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 205,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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DE12 VXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE12 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 VXJ registered?

DE12 VXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is DE12 VXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 VXJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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