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KU12 DYF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,117 mi
Last recorded81,117 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 DYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 77,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,856 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 68,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,041 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,870 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tie rod corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Nearside Rear tie rod corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,929 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cuts in tread

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,525 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,945 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 36,945 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,392 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 DYF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

KU12 DYF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KU12 DYF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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