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DF61 GVV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,631 mi
Last recorded147,631 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 GVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 147,631 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 140,044 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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 ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 133,437 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,580 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 125,412 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,522 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 120,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,928 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,444 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 88,444 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 79,283 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 79,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 65,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 53,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 46,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 36,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GVV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVV, 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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DF61 GVV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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