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DK12 UXM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,866 mi
Last recorded181,866 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 UXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 181,866 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2025 181,866 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

oil leak

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 174,675 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 174,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 165,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 165,839 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 158,551 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,863 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 127,578 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,402 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 111,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2017 99,237 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 99,235 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 93,267 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 82,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,351 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,328 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

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 UXM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

DK12 UXM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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