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BN12 UMG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,707 mi
Last recorded103,707 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 UMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,707 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 103,707 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,920 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 96,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,380 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,697 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge on limit (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,721 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,797 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,608 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 39,502 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,538 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 19,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 14,310 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 UMG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

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

Is BN12 UMG safe to buy?

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