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BD12 LVF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,323 mi
Last recorded90,323 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 LVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 90,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 90,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 89,353 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 89,353 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 87,236 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 87,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 84,188 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,733 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,618 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,997 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 64,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

rear washer inop

Pass 18 May 2017 52,239 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2017 52,239 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 40,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 20,224 miles

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

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

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 LVF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF registered?

BD12 LVF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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