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DG54 VRS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,348 mi
Last recorded129,348 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 129,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 126,849 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre inner side wall starting to crack

Pass 12 Nov 2021 114,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,570 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,820 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 89,820 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,847 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2017 49,968 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 49,774 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,486 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,192 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 28,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DG54 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG54 VRS, 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 DG54 VRS registered?

DG54 VRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is DG54 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 VRS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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