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BK12 FKU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,206 mi
Last recorded200,206 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 FKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 200,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 196,238 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2021 192,929 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight movement in engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 181,549 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 171,878 miles

Slight play in all ARB link rods

Fail 20 Feb 2019 171,878 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in all ARB link rods

rear upper position lamps not working

Pass 28 Feb 2018 154,050 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 154,050 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 135,592 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 135,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 135,299 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,868 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 116,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,525 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 71,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,879 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,609 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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BK12 FKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK12 FKU, 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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BK12 FKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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