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BF12 YSE

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,426 mi
Last recorded232,426 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 232,426 miles

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

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear boot compartment full

Fail 15 Feb 2026 232,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear boot compartment full

Pass 31 Jan 2025 200,938 miles

both front Tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2024 168,066 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 147,145 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 141,684 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

INDICATOR/ HAZARD SWITCH ILLUMINATING DPF AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ON DASH WHEN ON

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 141,573 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST SLEEVE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES WISHBONE REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

INDICATOR/ HAZARD SWITCH ILLUMINATING DPF AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ON DASH WHEN ON

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 131,981 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 120,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,477 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jan 2019 112,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,934 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,665 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 68,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,573 miles

tyres showing signs of wear

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 YSE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSE, 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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BF12 YSE is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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