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BT61 EUL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,472 mi
Last recorded167,472 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 EUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 167,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 167,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 159,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 150,728 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,429 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 137,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Apr 2019 127,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 116,616 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 116,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,845 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 104,531 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 104,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,064 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 93,062 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 88,617 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

eml on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,091 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 67,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BT61 EUL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT61 EUL, 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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BT61 EUL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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