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BV12 HKH

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,615 mi
Last recorded121,615 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HKH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 121,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 121,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,047 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 106,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated pressure adjusted on test (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,357 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 91,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,779 miles

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,964 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,207 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 61,413 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,661 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 47,839 miles

front brake discs are slightly lipped

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear brake discs are coroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Mar 2017 41,063 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs are pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BV12 HKH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 BV12 HKH, 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 BV12 HKH registered?

BV12 HKH is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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