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GF12 DBY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,581 mi
Last recorded213,581 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 DBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 213,581 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 213,581 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 208,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 188,349 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 188,268 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 168,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump-stop deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2021 168,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump-stop deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2020 154,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 131,458 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 109,716 miles

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inside edge and stepping out of shape badly

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inside edge and stepping out of shape badly

Fail 28 Feb 2018 109,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre smooth on inside edge and stepping out of shape badly

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

Offside Rear tyre smooth on inside edge and stepping out of shape badly

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,394 miles

Front windscreen wipers are smearing

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,075 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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GF12 DBY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF12 DBY, 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 GF12 DBY registered?

GF12 DBY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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