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BT12 VSP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 128,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 121,070 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 113,118 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 113,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,716 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 79,438 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,938 miles

unable to detect emissions.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,550 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,922 miles

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 VSP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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