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BF62 CXA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,024 mi
Last recorded154,024 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 CXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 154,024 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and Rear. Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 148,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 144,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 140,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 140,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 133,071 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 133,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 125,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 117,846 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 117,846 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 112,917 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,587 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low and starting to crack/perish

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,513 miles

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

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

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 CXA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

BF62 CXA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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