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BG12 VEX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,653 mi
Last recorded68,653 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 68,653 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,330 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,853 miles

Front Headlamp lens seal deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 57,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens seal deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,763 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 48,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus bald inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 46,022 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre tread distorted and outer sidewall damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2020 44,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil level warning lamp on

nearside and offside front brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre tread distorted and outer sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,123 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,075 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,171 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 33,169 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged(cuts)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 30,780 miles

nearside and offside rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seat fitted

nearside front tyre(cut glued ?

Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,992 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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BG12 VEX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BG12 VEX, 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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BG12 VEX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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