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DF61 BSU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,559 mi
Last recorded131,559 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 BSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 131,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 120,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 120,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 112,155 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn/bald, On 3mm, DOT 3718, 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn/bald, On 3mm, DOT 0519, 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers have upper covers adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,408 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover adrift / deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover adrift / deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 106,408 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover adrift / deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover adrift / deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 95,248 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 95,248 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On 3.5mm, DOT 2017, Inner edge bald, Outer edge worn, 205/55/16 94V XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.4mm, DOT 2017, Inner edge bald, Outer edge worn, 205/55/16 94V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,034 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 66,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,686 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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DF61 BSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF61 BSU, 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 DF61 BSU registered?

DF61 BSU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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