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DG12 YOA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,937 mi
Last recorded134,937 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 YOA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 134,937 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 134,935 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 129,678 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 129,677 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,803 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 117,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,735 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,892 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,892 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,839 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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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DG12 YOA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG12 YOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 YOA registered?

DG12 YOA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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