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MP12 DAP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,651 mi
Last recorded154,651 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP12 DAP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 154,651 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 134,341 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 133,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 118,588 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres have uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,069 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 Tyre worn on inner edge of tread (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 105,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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 Tyre worn on inner edge of tread (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 94,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cracked and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,444 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 70,596 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 70,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,423 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,131 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,235 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,023 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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MP12 DAP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MP12 DAP, 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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MP12 DAP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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