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BD12 ADZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,215 mi
Last recorded94,215 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ADZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2025 94,215 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 94,214 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 89,712 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 89,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 32,929 miles

Front tyres worn down to 3mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BD12 ADZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD12 ADZ, 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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What year was BD12 ADZ registered?

BD12 ADZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is BD12 ADZ safe to buy?

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