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BT61 XRX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,792 mi
Last recorded111,792 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 XRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 111,792 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 111,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,085 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,537 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 91,536 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 82,182 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,401 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 65,361 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Dec 2018 53,988 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 43,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 43,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Dunlop 225-50-17. 94W (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 32,656 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 23,071 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 23,071 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,417 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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BT61 XRX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

BT61 XRX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is BT61 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 XRX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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