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BG62 MHM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,904 mi
Last recorded80,904 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 MHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 80,904 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge BOTH sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Through tread area both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,894 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Carrier removed from front windscreen, ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,822 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,073 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 63,072 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,005 miles

Rear cannot see inner brake pads to assess wear

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside is worst / close to limmit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear cannot clearly see inner brake pads to assess wear

Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,774 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads wearing thin ...cannot clearly see some pads to assess wear fully (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres are worn close to limmit (4.1.E.1)

all tyrewalls cracking slightly / deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,142 miles

all tyre-walls starting to deteriorate / cracking slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2015 26,163 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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BG62 MHM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BG62 MHM, 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 BG62 MHM registered?

BG62 MHM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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