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SE12 DTN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

364,151 mi
Last recorded364,151 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 DTN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 364,151 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 364,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 354,255 miles

OSF INNER TIE ARM FOULING ANTI-ROLL BAR WHILST VEHICLE IS RAISED

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 354,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OSF INNER TIE ARM FOULING ANTI-ROLL BAR WHILST VEHICLE IS RAISED

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 354,173 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected track rod fouling on roll bar (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2023 354,151 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected track rod fouling on roll bar (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 309,100 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 309,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Small bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 266,866 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 266,825 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to spin sufficiently to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to spin sufficiently to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 245,239 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 209,158 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure engine under tray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 209,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure engine under tray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the 2 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 172,745 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 143,902 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 143,891 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ON (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 142,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 142,752 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Light on (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,902 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 114,208 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,479 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 388 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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SE12 DTN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SE12 DTN, 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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SE12 DTN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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