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BJ12 AYS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,501 mi
Last recorded236,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 AYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 236,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 217,879 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 195,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (Left and Right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 187,455 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 187,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 187,419 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 187,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

nearside parking brake effort poor

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Nov 2019 177,067 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 177,064 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 136,370 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 136,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Leaking (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Leaking (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,596 miles

Front tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,886 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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BJ12 AYS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BJ12 AYS, 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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BJ12 AYS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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