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BD62 KMG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,664 mi
Last recorded156,664 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 KMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 156,664 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 142,786 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 142,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 132,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 132,793 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror side repeater with a multiple lights more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,740 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,740 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,319 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 97,319 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 86,887 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,586 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 74,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,680 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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BD62 KMG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD62 KMG, 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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BD62 KMG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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