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NL12 DFE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,934 mi
Last recorded198,934 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 DFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 198,934 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 195,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 182,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 161,690 miles

ac condenser starting to perish

all tyre treads unevenly worn and front tyre treads getting low

alloy rims damaged 2x rear are worst

dip beam warning lamp faulty

front bottom arm rear bushes starting to crack

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f fog lamp poor fit and cracked

not all testable items fully visable due to trims fitted

o/s mirror cover cracked

rear shocker bump stops starting to perish

undertrays damaged and bolts missing

water in boot well

Fail 5 Mar 2018 161,689 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

ac condenser starting to perish

all tyre treads unevenly worn and front tyre treads getting low

alloy rims damaged 2x rear are worst

dip beam warning lamp faulty

exhaust centre section sleive very badly corroded and one of the clamps is missing

front bottom arm rear bushes starting to crack

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f fog lamp poor fit and cracked

not all testable items fully visable due to trims fitted

o/s mirror cover cracked

rear o/s brakepads worn more than n/s and overheated

rear shocker bump stops starting to perish

undertrays damaged and bolts missing

water in boot well

Pass 20 Feb 2017 136,880 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,101 miles

child seat fitted to nsr

Fail 29 Feb 2016 108,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to nsr

Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,491 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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NL12 DFE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL12 DFE, 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 NL12 DFE registered?

NL12 DFE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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