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KY12 MFU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,675 mi
Last recorded153,675 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 MFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 153,675 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 153,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 143,335 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 143,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 130,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 118,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 98,927 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket on subframe cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,126 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,971 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/r bump stop splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,507 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 65,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,627 miles

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,104 miles

Rear Brake Discs Grooved / Scored

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,517 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perishing.

Engine Emmisions Too Clean to Record on Test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MFU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KY12 MFU, 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 MFU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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