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BN62 YKO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,641 mi
Last recorded87,641 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 YKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 87,641 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 80,405 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 72,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,151 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 51,798 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,343 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 36,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,331 miles

Offside Front tyre uneven wear wearing on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 12,487 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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BN62 YKO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

BN62 YKO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is BN62 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 YKO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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