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DK12 VYU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 VYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 92,201 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 71,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 66,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 59,173 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 59,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 53,926 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 38,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 24,109 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,860 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 VYU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

DK12 VYU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DK12 VYU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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