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VO12 DFX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,731 mi
Last recorded70,731 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 DFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 70,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge an low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear showing signs of corrosion rear subframe inc suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2025 66,372 miles

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

rear suspension components have a lot of corrosion on them.

Fail 11 Mar 2025 66,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear suspension components have a lot of corrosion on them.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 62,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,497 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 53,866 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front treads slight damage cuts and chunking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both poor condition (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,745 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s 80% worn n/s 60%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 49,833 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,676 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 47,030 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate starting to delaminate (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,142 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,161 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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VO12 DFX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO12 DFX, 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 VO12 DFX registered?

VO12 DFX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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