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KP12 YDA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,621 mi
Last recorded193,621 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 YDA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 193,621 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch guard becoming insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth at inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2025 179,479 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken system still secure

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 179,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central exhaust clamp broken system still secure

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

Fuel filter moist

Pass 12 Aug 2024 161,580 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken system still secure

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres wearing smooth at inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2023 137,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 118,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 102,669 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 102,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed when cut opened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose centre (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,595 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,480 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,475 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroding (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished on tread and outer wall and just over 2.00 mm tread remaining

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,311 miles

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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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KP12 YDA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP12 YDA, 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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KP12 YDA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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