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BT62 KAJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,439 mi
Last recorded44,439 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 KAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2026 44,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 42,165 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 39,331 miles

side covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,483 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 35,841 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 33,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 31,718 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,686 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 28,511 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 25,138 miles

cut nearside rear tyre not to cords

Pass 15 Aug 2016 21,085 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 15,917 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 KAJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAJ, 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 BT62 KAJ registered?

BT62 KAJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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