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T8 KPL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,768 mi
Last recorded118,768 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 KPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 118,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 116,723 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 116,721 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 114,378 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 113,151 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 10 May 2022 110,519 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 110,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,400 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 106,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,356 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 97,887 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nsf side light dim in brigthness

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf & osf tyres worn inner edges(advise wheel aligment check)

under body tray fitted limited inspection to steering compontents and brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2016 73,552 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 73,551 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed head light unit (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,891 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,689 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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T8 KPL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T8 KPL, 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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T8 KPL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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