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DK12 UWP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,124 mi
Last recorded203,124 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UWP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 203,124 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 183,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 169,320 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 154,921 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 154,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror/side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 131,039 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,393 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 85,317 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,914 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,137 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,532 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 31,532 miles

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

Nearside 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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DK12 UWP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK12 UWP, 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 DK12 UWP registered?

DK12 UWP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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