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KP12 YGV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,787 mi
Last recorded184,787 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 YGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 184,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet release just serviceable

Pass 8 Sep 2025 184,587 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 184,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,484 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 145,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 88,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 81,230 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 71,215 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays obscuring view

Pass 2 May 2019 65,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 57,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 49,502 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished/cracking

Offside Rear tyre is perished/cracking

Pass 30 May 2016 42,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear 4mm tyre perished

Offside Rear 4mm, inner edge wear and tyre perished

oil leak

undertray fitted to front some components hidden

Fail 30 May 2016 42,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 4mm tyre perished

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 4mm, inner edge wear and tyre perished

oil leak

undertray fitted to front some components hidden

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,001 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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KP12 YGV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YGV, 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 KP12 YGV registered?

KP12 YGV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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