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BF62 YJG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,118 mi
Last recorded183,118 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 YJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 183,118 miles

Coolant leakage at back of engine, one of pipes insecurely fastened.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 159,099 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 159,099 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 88,011 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 88,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,135 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 78,135 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 64,265 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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BF62 YJG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

BF62 YJG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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