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KU12 DSZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,230 mi
Last recorded128,230 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 DSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 128,230 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 128,230 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 114,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not leaking at time of test

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 100,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Orange bulb flaking allowing more whiter light through (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads approximately 10mm material thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads approximately 8mm material thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads approximately 10mm material thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake pads approximately 8mm material thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 89,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Orange bulb flaking allowing more whiter light through (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on inner edge (not smooth) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn more on inner edge (not smooth) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,035 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 86,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,029 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 70,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on center tread, Tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm on center tread, Tyre has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Slight imbalance on front service brakes

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service and parking brakes (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 52,645 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,438 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 46,508 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,305 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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KU12 DSZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KU12 DSZ, 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 KU12 DSZ registered?

KU12 DSZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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