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BJ12 WVS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,265 mi
Last recorded144,265 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 WVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 144,265 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 133,931 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,114 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Oct 2023 112,195 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 112,195 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 108,271 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE LOW ON TREAD AND REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING/PERISHING

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 104,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,667 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,778 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,605 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,467 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 37,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 17,937 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges slight saw toothed

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 WVS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WVS, 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 BJ12 WVS registered?

BJ12 WVS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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