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BG12 YXV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,505 mi
Last recorded134,505 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2026 134,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 119,218 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,205 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 83,181 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 70,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,351 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

O/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,747 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 32,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 30,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 24,270 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 YXV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG12 YXV, 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 BG12 YXV registered?

BG12 YXV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is BG12 YXV safe to buy?

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