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BV12 NAO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,092 mi
Last recorded124,092 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 NAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 124,092 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 124,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 115,015 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 114,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 108,229 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,990 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 97,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,275 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,661 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,776 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,398 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,828 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 43,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,154 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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BV12 NAO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 NAO registered?

BV12 NAO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BV12 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV12 NAO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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