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BN12 CZJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,140 mi
Last recorded193,140 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 CZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 193,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 8 May 2025 193,139 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 7 May 2024 179,607 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE SOFT PUMPED UP

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 179,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE SOFT PUMPED UP

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 170,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle & suspension components corroded

Under body covers obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2022 162,752 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 162,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 149,001 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 131,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 105,757 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,152 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,647 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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BN12 CZJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc 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 BN12 CZJ, 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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BN12 CZJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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