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BL12 GKZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,985 mi
Last recorded126,985 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 GKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 117,088 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 97,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,021 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,861 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,896 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,043 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,725 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 47,788 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,049 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 30,164 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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BL12 GKZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BL12 GKZ, 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 BL12 GKZ registered?

BL12 GKZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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The MOT history for BL12 GKZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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