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DU12 VCD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,531 mi
Last recorded38,531 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 VCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 36,534 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 35,543 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 35,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 34,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 31,263 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,330 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,272 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 21,272 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,980 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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DU12 VCD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU12 VCD, 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 DU12 VCD registered?

DU12 VCD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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