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BD62 LYW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,291 mi
Last recorded141,291 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 LYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,291 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 141,291 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 134,828 miles

emissions zero reading

Pass 10 Nov 2018 125,462 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 125,462 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 109,718 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,663 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 LYW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LYW, 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 BD62 LYW registered?

BD62 LYW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is BD62 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 LYW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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