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BG62 ZVY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,599 mi
Last recorded97,599 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 97,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 89,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 81,863 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 73,052 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 68,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges still just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 50,241 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 50,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn and scored on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 43,195 miles

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,910 miles

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 26,162 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 ZVY 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 92.3%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

BG62 ZVY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is BG62 ZVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 ZVY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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