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BF62 BZX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,534 mi
Last recorded107,534 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 107,534 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,427 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under car cover loose. removed on test

Fail 25 Aug 2023 97,427 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under car cover loose. removed on test

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205//55//16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 85,731 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 73,987 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 73,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,257 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 52,577 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,500 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 38,500 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,899 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 30,899 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc's thin

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,067 miles

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

engine and underside covers fitted

no smoke for emissions test

Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 20,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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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BF62 BZX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF62 BZX, 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 BF62 BZX registered?

BF62 BZX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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The MOT history for BF62 BZX shows 15 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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