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DY12 VNA

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,741 mi
Last recorded222,741 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 222,741 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf been cut open and seem re welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum dipstick level

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 215,673 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 215,645 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 207,455 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 207,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 200,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 200,157 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 188,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 178,218 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance figures just met n/s/r 66 Kgf o/s/r 229 Kgf WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 10 Oct 2018 171,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 161,759 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. REAR N/S REQUIRES ATTENTION FIGURES JUST MET (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 161,747 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,516 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 147,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush nearest to front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front 2 x nails in tyre , cut in side wall , close to legal limit

Pass 9 May 2017 144,490 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 137,019 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 123,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 123,154 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,103 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,934 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,506 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 64,692 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,301 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,286 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 9,805 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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DY12 VNA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VNA, 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 DY12 VNA registered?

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

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