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BT12 FXC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,304 mi
Last recorded171,304 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 FXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 171,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 166,166 miles

nsr shocker dust cover adrift

slight corrosion to rear anti roll bar

Pass 5 Feb 2024 163,297 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 157,138 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 157,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 157,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 146,503 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 146,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 130,900 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2020 130,900 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 115,120 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 94,841 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,308 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,870 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 45,923 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 45,923 miles

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

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

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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BT12 FXC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT12 FXC, 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 BT12 FXC registered?

BT12 FXC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BT12 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 FXC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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