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A17 DMV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,321 mi
Last recorded152,321 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 DMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 152,321 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,964 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 136,550 miles

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN PLASTIC WEATHERPROOF

Fail 19 Oct 2023 136,542 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE COVERED IN PLASTIC WEATHERPROOF

Pass 21 Oct 2022 128,135 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 118,757 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 118,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,259 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,049 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 106,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,004 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,470 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 77,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 57,210 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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A17 DMV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A17 DMV, 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 A17 DMV registered?

A17 DMV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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