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DF61 KGO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,379 mi
Last recorded154,379 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 KGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 154,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 148,997 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear and suspension arm both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 142,326 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 142,326 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Brake master cylinder leaking o/s rear calip[er (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 134,981 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 125,685 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 116,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,490 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

near side rear shocker shroud insucure

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,316 miles

rear indicators slightly white

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,817 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 KGO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF61 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

DF61 KGO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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