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BP12 DRX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,364 mi
Last recorded123,364 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 DRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 123,364 miles

Front registration plate damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 123,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2025 112,324 miles

TPMS Light On + Front Plate Cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2025 112,324 miles

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

TPMS Light On + Front Plate Cracked

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 100,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 100,792 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 93,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,809 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 84,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 71,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 59,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 51,828 miles

Central Parking brake lever stiff

Central Rear Wiper does not fully clear window

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 51,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Parking brake lever stiff

Central Rear Wiper does not fully clear window

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,147 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BP12 DRX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP12 DRX, 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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BP12 DRX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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