2012 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · DF12 ESY
2012 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 80,078 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF12 ESY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 80,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF12 ESY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Octavia (DF12 ESY) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
DF12 ESY Mileage History
- 01/07/202467,248 mi
- 05/07/202467,248 mi
- 04/07/202573,088 mi+5,840 mi
- 18/06/202680,078 mi+6,990 mi
- 19/06/202680,078 mi
Average of roughly 6,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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