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BK62 YJZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 YJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 107,748 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 100,759 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 91,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 82,405 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 75,008 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven worn hard inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 28 May 2022 74,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven worn hard inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 29 May 2021 67,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 29 May 2021 67,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres worn uneven

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 3 Jun 2020 61,961 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD INNER LOW OUTER SPLITTING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and splitting close to cords outer wall

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 3 Jun 2020 61,961 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD INNER LOW OUTER SPLITTING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp at top (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and splitting close to cords outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,358 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 22,463 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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BK62 YJZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK62 YJZ, 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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BK62 YJZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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