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BG12 VFJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,948 mi
Last recorded129,948 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 129,948 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 124,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 124,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 116,843 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 116,843 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 109,946 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 109,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 105,231 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 105,231 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2021 99,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 83,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 73,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 65,755 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 53,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,300 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 VFJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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