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BX62 BFL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,565 mi
Last recorded209,565 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX62 BFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 209,565 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 209,505 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 171,461 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 171,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 151,144 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 151,142 miles

Emissions not tested NO OIL ON DIPSTICK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 133,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav phone holder ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,452 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,028 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 122,347 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 111,708 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 111,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 109,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BX62 BFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 BX62 BFL, 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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BX62 BFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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