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BT12 OVL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

475,081 mi
Last recorded475,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 OVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 475,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 430,616 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 430,616 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 377,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 377,825 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 321,312 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 270,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 194,138 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 126,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 126,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,909 miles

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

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

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 OVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OVL, 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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BT12 OVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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