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SK12 VKU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,994 mi
Last recorded68,994 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 68,994 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light lamp insecure

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

day time running lights have different bulbs fitted causing a light fault to come up on dashboard

Fail 17 Feb 2026 68,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog light lamp insecure

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

day time running lights have different bulbs fitted causing a light fault to come up on dashboard

Pass 10 Feb 2025 61,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 61,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 57,772 miles

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

bulb out lamp on dash yet all bulbs working fine

Fail 22 Feb 2024 57,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

bulb out lamp on dash yet all bulbs working fine

Pass 7 Mar 2023 53,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 48,475 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 48,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 43,679 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 43,679 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 39,733 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,401 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

O/S/F tyre splitting around sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 19,690 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,569 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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SK12 VKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SK12 VKU, 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 SK12 VKU registered?

SK12 VKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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