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DY12 GHB

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,220 mi
Last recorded217,220 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2020 217,220 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2020 217,220 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe no locking device on hub fitting, possibly allowing nut to loosen (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 207,496 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 204,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 204,952 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 204,831 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 192,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 192,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint N/S & O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 176,331 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 176,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 120,355 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 120,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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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DY12 GHB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DY12 GHB, 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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DY12 GHB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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