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OE12 RKU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,251 mi
Last recorded158,251 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 RKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 158,251 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 nsr,osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsr,osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 nsr,osf (5.3.2 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 11 Aug 2025 152,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 7 Aug 2024 141,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 14 Aug 2023 131,904 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 131,900 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 122,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,731 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes split slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover deterioated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,656 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,111 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 93,109 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 77,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 53,962 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 15 May 2015 31,249 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 31,249 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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OE12 RKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 OE12 RKU, 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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OE12 RKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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