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DS51 SAL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,312 mi
Last recorded117,312 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 SAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 117,312 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 115,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 113,154 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 109,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 103,508 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 97,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 94,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 82,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 70,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,498 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,506 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 40,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,570 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DS51 SAL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DS51 SAL, 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 DS51 SAL registered?

DS51 SAL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2012.

Is DS51 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 SAL 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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