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SK12 DBU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,651 mi
Last recorded91,651 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 DBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,651 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2024 84,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,681 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 70,313 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 9 Dec 2022 70,312 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt half off cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 62,552 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 62,552 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,978 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 41,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,631 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 22,630 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,990 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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SK12 DBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK12 DBU, 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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SK12 DBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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