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BT61 SBU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,433 mi
Last recorded103,433 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 SBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 103,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 103,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,729 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 80,433 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 74,256 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 74,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,384 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,884 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,691 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge cracking

Nearside sill damage

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 17 Jan 2017 37,775 miles

Nearside Damage to sill

Pass 18 Jan 2016 28,409 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 28,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 15,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 15,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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