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DK12 UWY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,021 mi
Last recorded184,021 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 184,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 183,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened Rear bush bolt does not protrude the arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 167,121 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 166,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 151,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 151,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 149,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 149,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 122,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 122,285 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 113,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 113,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 93,387 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 67,193 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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DK12 UWY 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 64.3%.

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 DK12 UWY, 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 DK12 UWY registered?

DK12 UWY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DK12 UWY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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