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BJ62 YAK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,951 mi
Last recorded183,951 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 YAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 183,951 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 166,135 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 151,255 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 151,255 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 151,065 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 128,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 87,998 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,467 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 YAK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YAK, 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 BJ62 YAK registered?

BJ62 YAK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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