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BT62 EYL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

295,746 mi
Last recorded295,746 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 EYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 295,746 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 283,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 283,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 270,457 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2019 270,457 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 231,619 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 231,619 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 186,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 186,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 143,723 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,115 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,579 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,132 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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BT62 EYL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT62 EYL, 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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BT62 EYL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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