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BK12 ZLN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,303 mi
Last recorded33,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 33,303 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 28,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 24,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 23,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 23,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 21,576 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 21,576 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 19,823 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,585 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 17,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 15,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 13,416 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 10,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,170 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 ZLN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 ZLN registered?

BK12 ZLN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is BK12 ZLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 ZLN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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