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BL61 OLJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

169,596 mi
Last recorded169,596 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 OLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 169,596 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 164,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 157,459 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 157,456 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 151,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 143,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 131,805 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 12 May 2020 106,263 miles

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,344 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 39,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 34,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 28,661 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 21,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BL61 OLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BL61 OLJ, 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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BL61 OLJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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