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DW59 CMW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,554 mi
Last recorded147,554 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW59 CMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 147,554 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all associated parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 147,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working corner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including all associated parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2024 134,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 134,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 119,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,181 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 107,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,287 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 95,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,781 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 59,959 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 59,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 52,847 miles

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,536 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 29,702 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 29,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 18,860 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 9,907 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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DW59 CMW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DW59 CMW, 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 DW59 CMW registered?

DW59 CMW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is DW59 CMW safe to buy?

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