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DY12 VNC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

293,762 mi
Last recorded293,762 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VNC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 293,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 232,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 232,188 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 164,715 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detached from top mounting

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s sunvisor hinge deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 35,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF AIM ## MAX ##

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VNC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

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

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