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TK12 DAR

2016 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,889 mi
Last recorded95,889 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK12 DAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2026 95,889 miles

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

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))

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

tyre warning low

Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 48,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,029 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 31,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges scrubbed/cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges scrubbed/cracked/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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TK12 DAR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 63,647 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 TK12 DAR, 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 10 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TK12 DAR registered?

TK12 DAR is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is TK12 DAR safe to buy?

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