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FT12 KBU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,116 mi
Last recorded129,116 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 KBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,801 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 95,801 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,842 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,409 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 47,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,553 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 28,117 miles

Offside Rear tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 27 May 2015 23,370 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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FT12 KBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FT12 KBU, 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 FT12 KBU registered?

FT12 KBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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