MOT Status
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160,262 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Protective undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Protective undertrays fitted
engine covers and under covers fitted
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))
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))
Plastic engine and under tray covers fitted
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)
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?
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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.
Is BT12 VSM safe to buy?
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