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DF62 ASV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,484 mi
Last recorded149,484 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 ASV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 149,484 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 149,484 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 143,003 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 143,002 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 143,000 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring distorted (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible spring distorted (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 139,586 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 139,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,490 miles

Coil spring corroded Both o/s & n/s rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 124,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both o/s & n/s rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,970 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 90,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 90,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 68,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,603 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 61,603 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 52,521 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,486 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 35,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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DF62 ASV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF62 ASV, 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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DF62 ASV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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