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R5 CUY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,513 mi
Last recorded49,513 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 CUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 49,513 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 58,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 43,361 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 48,986 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,012 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 43,514 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 38,616 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 37,907 miles

Central Front small oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2022 35,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 32,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 30,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 30,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 26,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 29,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 20,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 27,068 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 21,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,214 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 14,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 12,273 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 12,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R5 CUY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R5 CUY, 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 R5 CUY registered?

R5 CUY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is R5 CUY safe to buy?

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