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BJ12 XNK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,602 mi
Last recorded76,602 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,602 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 76,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 68,089 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,545 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 61,544 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,049 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 55,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,829 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 50,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,868 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 42,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb does not fit in bulb holder (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb does not fit in bulb holder (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 8 May 2017 30,661 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,757 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 XNK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 XNK, 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 XNK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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