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BN12 CYC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,270 mi
Last recorded145,270 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 CYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 145,270 miles

no emmission results

Fail 5 Nov 2022 145,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no emmission results

Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 124,709 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 124,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 114,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 105,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,165 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,390 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 80,829 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,482 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BN12 CYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 BN12 CYC, 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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What year was BN12 CYC registered?

BN12 CYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 CYC 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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