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KY12 LZU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,077 mi
Last recorded106,077 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 LZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 106,077 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 100,605 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt various ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various under body covers obscuring view

Fail 16 Jan 2025 100,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 60% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt various ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various under body covers obscuring view

Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn on their edges.

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2024 96,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn on their edges.

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 91,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension and brake components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

check what's visible undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,085 miles

Both rear tyres are worn and perished

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 25 Feb 2022 86,036 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti=roll bar ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres are worn and perished

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 79,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 74,980 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,052 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,308 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES --ADVISE ATTENTION SOON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE ATTENTION SOON !! (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 59,308 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES --ADVISE ATTENTION SOON

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE ATTENTION SOON !! (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 43,632 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 43,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance NOT WORKING (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT !!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,225 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges--nearside front outer wall scuffed

rear brake pads getting low (wheel removal required for closer inspection of inner pads)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 36,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on outer edges--nearside front outer wall scuffed

rear brake pads getting low (wheel removal required for closer inspection of inner pads)

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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KY12 LZU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY12 LZU, 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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KY12 LZU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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