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BN62 LSL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,302 mi
Last recorded95,302 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 LSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 95,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,440 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,428 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 82,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 66,147 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 56,005 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 55,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,740 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 37,740 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,250 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 29,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN62 LSL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 BN62 LSL, 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 BN62 LSL registered?

BN62 LSL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is BN62 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 LSL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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