CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX12 GYF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,859 mi
Last recorded170,859 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX12 GYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 170,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 170,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 158,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 158,043 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

Pass 29 Mar 2024 146,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on minimum (strong advisory to replace) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 134,041 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 134,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear seats ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 121,619 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,360 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 25 Mar 2021 111,360 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts 95% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front`s 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no emissions certificate issued / not detectable

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,297 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,297 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 72,348 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

no emissions certificate issued / not detectable

Pass 1 Apr 2017 54,828 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 37,606 miles

Windscreen Damaged At The Bottom Of Zone A This Does Not Effect Drivers View Of The Road.

Pass 23 May 2015 17,118 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX12 GYF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX12 GYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX12 GYF?

You can check the full history of DX12 GYF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX12 GYF registered?

DX12 GYF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DX12 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX12 GYF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX12 GYF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX12 GYF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.