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BC12 BEE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,486 mi
Last recorded188,486 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC12 BEE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 188,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 188,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 177,558 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes splitting, worn, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 177,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s inoperative, o/s excessively dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes splitting, worn, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 30 Sep 2024 162,817 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm, very worn inner / worn outer edges, slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp condensating

Fail 30 Sep 2024 162,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm, very worn inner / worn outer edges, slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp condensating

Pass 27 Sep 2023 148,720 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 148,720 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 134,315 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 , worn edges

Pass 22 Jun 2021 116,881 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,236 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 90,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 72,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 57,019 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 57,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 31,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BC12 BEE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BC12 BEE, 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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BC12 BEE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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