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G12 DRS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,376 mi
Last recorded101,376 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 DRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 101,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 160,150 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2024 96,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 158,427 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,801 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2023 85,744 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 157,826 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,677 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 149,621 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,861 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 144,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,229 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 136,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 109,845 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,048 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav holder ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 83,048 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav holder ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,210 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 26,635 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,907 miles

child seat fitted

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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G12 DRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G12 DRS, 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 G12 DRS registered?

G12 DRS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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