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KU12 YTA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,118 mi
Last recorded144,118 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 YTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 144,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc has got hot

item on windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2026 144,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc has got hot

item on windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2025 136,702 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,034 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,947 miles

n/s/r brake pads worn

underside rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,009 miles

tow bar wires require attention

Pass 24 Feb 2021 103,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,422 miles

front brake pads worn low

front discs worn low

front tyres worn to limit and bald on edges

rear pads wearing

tow bar wiring requires attention

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,518 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,649 miles

trailing board socket and wiring require attention

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,738 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,853 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 YTA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

KU12 YTA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is KU12 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 YTA 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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