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B22 TCB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

205,460 mi
Last recorded205,460 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 TCB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 205,460 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front DRL not working

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

Pass 8 Sep 2024 195,143 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2024 184,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2023 171,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side rear ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 157,942 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 138,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,814 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 131,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 125,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,558 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,736 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 101,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,744 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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B22 TCB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B22 TCB, 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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B22 TCB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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