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BX62 BSY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,084 mi
Last recorded186,084 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 186,084 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 176,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 173,110 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 168,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 162,299 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes

Oil leak, but not excessive

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods

Fail 11 May 2022 162,294 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing o/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes

Oil leak, but not excessive

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods

Pass 20 Mar 2021 154,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 146,071 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 144,740 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 142,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 136,680 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 129,030 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 129,028 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,587 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 111,470 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,470 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,470 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 BSY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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