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DE12 XDR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,032 mi
Last recorded72,032 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XDR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,589 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 68,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 led not working 3 working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,291 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,309 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,098 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,764 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,251 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 52,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,199 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald raised edges and small cut outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and balding inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 31,519 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,063 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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DE12 XDR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE12 XDR, 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 DE12 XDR registered?

DE12 XDR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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