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DF61 KDN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 KDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 139,131 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 126,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 115,143 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 115,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 106,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 99,756 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower/inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,663 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower /inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing low

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2020 76,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has age cuts/wearing on the inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,476 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 66,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,547 miles

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

both front tyres wearing low in centre sections

both rear tyres have small age related cuts

Fail 20 Jun 2018 59,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pads wearing low

both front tyres wearing low in centre sections

both rear tyres have small age related cuts

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,936 miles

Front both tyres wearing low in centre section.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,610 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 31,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 31,837 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 KDN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DF61 KDN, 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 KDN registered?

DF61 KDN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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