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BG62 ZWM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,305 mi
Last recorded185,305 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 185,305 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 178,732 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 176,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 29 Nov 2022 159,951 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Various led's dim/inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The inner edge is slightly worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 31 Dec 2021 144,389 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Fail 30 Dec 2021 144,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 21 Nov 2020 127,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is at 2.2mm the legal limit is 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is at 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,797 miles

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2016 63,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,232 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 ZWM 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 ZWM, 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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BG62 ZWM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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