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B4 DHT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,320 mi
Last recorded92,320 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

RegistrationB4 DHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 92,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 86,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,650 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 80,650 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front susp arm (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 75,112 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 67,912 miles

advise both front tyres cracked down treads

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 62,045 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 62,045 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,938 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,364 miles

engine cover and Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,325 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,883 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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B4 DHT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B4 DHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 DHT registered?

B4 DHT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is B4 DHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 DHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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