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DF12 MZP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,753 mi
Last recorded76,753 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 MZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 76,753 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,798 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 73,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,055 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 71,055 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 62,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dipped (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 51,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 41,358 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2020 41,358 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,215 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 25,605 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,308 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 19,975 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 15,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 11,562 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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DF12 MZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF12 MZP, 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 DF12 MZP registered?

DF12 MZP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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