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BJ62 KKS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,108 mi
Last recorded193,108 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 KKS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 193,108 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 193,066 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear low effort park brake

Pass 11 Nov 2024 176,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray insecure at offside front

Fail 7 Nov 2024 176,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray insecure at offside front

Pass 17 May 2024 161,589 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 161,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 135,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 134,363 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 118,633 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 118,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 116,890 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 110,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 110,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,508 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 106,508 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,300 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly and tyre perishing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,742 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 44,855 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,199 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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BJ62 KKS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ62 KKS, 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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BJ62 KKS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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