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EX12 DCV

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

221,749 mi
Last recorded221,749 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 DCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 221,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 210,573 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 202,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Slight dent.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 196,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 137,686 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 187,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification anti roll bar link fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification anti roll bar link fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 182,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 174,722 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 174,722 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 170,017 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 139,185 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 80,168 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,212 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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EX12 DCV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EX12 DCV, 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 EX12 DCV registered?

EX12 DCV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is EX12 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 DCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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