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DF12 SZT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,508 mi
Last recorded116,508 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 SZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 116,508 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

clamp on exhaust sleeve corroded away

moisture in offside headlight

offside front tyre worn slight on inner edge

rear subframe and rear suspension arms corroded

rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2024 111,257 miles

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

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

clamp missing center exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,469 miles

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

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

clamp missing from center exhaust sleeve

sill damage both side

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,468 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 91,422 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 83,496 miles

handbrake lever stiff to operate

Fail 14 Dec 2018 83,342 miles

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

handbrake lever stiff to operate

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,865 miles

hand brake lever stiff to operate

back of n/s/f wheel arch liner loose

bulb warning light on, o/s/r outer side light inop

engine bay and under covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

back of n/s/f wheel arch liner loose

bulb warning light on, o/s/r outer side light inop

engine bay and under covers fitted

hand brake lever stiff to operate

Pass 7 Dec 2016 65,332 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge close to going to cords but has raised edges and rubber tearing a lot inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

handbrake lever a bit stiff when going off?

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,933 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel liner a bit loose at back

Offside Rear brake discs outer face dirty ? pad sticking?

both rear tyres wearing inner edges and nearside rear inner wall tear in rubber

engine bay covers and under trays

handbrake lever a bit hard to go off?

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,295 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 SZT 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 DF12 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

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

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