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DK62 URE

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,599 mi
Last recorded176,599 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 URE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 176,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 149,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Rear Engine Mount Bush Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 149,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Rear Engine Mount Bush Deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,151 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 137,151 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 116,756 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 116,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged buckle casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged buckle casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,099 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,446 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low inner edge

Offside Front o/s/f tyre tread worn bald inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2014 14,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 7,275 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 461 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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DK62 URE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 DK62 URE, 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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DK62 URE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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