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BF12 YRV

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

347,090 mi
Last recorded347,090 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 347,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 344,500 miles

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

Spare tyre defective TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE ()

Fail 3 Mar 2023 344,496 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 342,096 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 318,953 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 296,353 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 296,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 272,092 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 251,826 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 251,803 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf wishbone bush us (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 198,064 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 176,718 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake and sevice brake. This will require attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 176,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake and sevice brake. This will require attention (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 153,983 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has traces of oil around spring base indicating shock absorber leaking, unable to identify leak as shock absorber has been steam cleaned (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 130,720 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,636 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 68,950 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,805 miles

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 18 Feb 2015 48,637 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 48,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YRV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

BF12 YRV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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