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BF12 DXJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,155 mi
Last recorded212,155 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 212,155 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 212,155 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 208,888 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 208,888 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 185,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 158,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,693 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,713 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,374 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 59,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,208 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,693 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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BF12 DXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF12 DXJ, 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 BF12 DXJ registered?

BF12 DXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BF12 DXJ safe to buy?

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