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BJ12 BGY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

238,223 mi
Last recorded238,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 BGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 238,223 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 196,237 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 161,294 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 140,658 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 140,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 131,869 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 131,869 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,547 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 27,521 miles

front pads wearing thin

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 BGY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ12 BGY, 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 BGY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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