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DE12 XDW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,329 mi
Last recorded168,329 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XDW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 168,329 miles

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

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

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damage

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion forming

Pass 7 Oct 2025 162,458 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp assembly slightly damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

Pass 4 Oct 2024 154,724 miles

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion forming at rear

Fail 1 Oct 2024 154,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Bonnet stay locator missing

Both rear shock absorber top covers adrift

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damage

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Under body corrosion forming at rear

Pass 22 Sep 2023 147,595 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 127,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers covers adrift

Fail 15 Sep 2022 127,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear shock absorbers covers adrift

Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop snap (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop[ heavily perished and almost snap (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 109,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop snap (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stop[ heavily perished and almost snap (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,573 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 87,005 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 87,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,927 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 54,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,959 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,671 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 13,890 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 XDW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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