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BX62 BFU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,045 mi
Last recorded190,045 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 190,045 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 190,039 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2020 187,624 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 187,590 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2019 180,062 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 180,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 175,828 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 175,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 157,584 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 157,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 139,272 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 139,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and nearside (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,536 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 103,407 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 103,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 100,531 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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BX62 BFU 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 56.3%.

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 BFU, 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 BFU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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