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BN62 YXY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,726 mi
Last recorded75,726 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 YXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 75,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,781 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,817 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 64,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 60,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,519 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,564 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 51,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,096 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 47,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly tear onthe inner wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly tear onthe inner wall.

Offside Front Tyre slightly tear onthe inner wall.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 41,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly tear onthe inner wall.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly tear onthe inner wall.

Offside Front Tyre slightly tear onthe inner wall.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 36,176 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 36,174 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,883 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 YXY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc 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 BN62 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

BN62 YXY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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