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BT61 UYA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,172 mi
Last recorded157,172 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 UYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 157,172 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 157,172 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 147,130 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 147,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 140,036 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 134,295 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 134,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear lamp danmaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 124,857 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,901 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 113,899 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play SUSPECT THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT CENTRE NUT IS LOOSE,CAUSING THE WHEEL BEARING TO PLAY FROM UP AND DOWN (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BOTTOM SECURING BOLTS/NUTS LOOSE DUE TO PRIOR WORK CARRIED OUT TO THE REAR SPRINGS AND SHOCKS (2.4.G.1)

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

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,199 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn close to the legal limit and worn on its inner edge.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 88,199 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is worn close to the legal limit and worn on its inner edge.

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 UYA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UYA, 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 BT61 UYA registered?

BT61 UYA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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