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BT12 VSM

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,262 mi
Last recorded160,262 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 160,262 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 160,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn playing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 146,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 146,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 133,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Protective undertrays fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 121,838 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 107,399 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,654 miles

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

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 85,424 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,079 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,595 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,140 miles

Plastic engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VSM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BT12 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

BT12 VSM is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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