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BX62 BVF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

497,771 mi
Last recorded497,771 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 497,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 307,546 miles

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

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2022 307,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2022 282,519 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

unable to inspect some components due to underbody cover fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2022 282,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

unable to inspect some components due to underbody cover fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 255,775 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 29 Sep 2020 217,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine oil level low

under body covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 9 Oct 2019 190,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive @ turbo oil drain pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 182,944 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to fully inspect underside components due to covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2019 182,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak from rear of engine turbo area

unable to fully inspect underside components due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 163,203 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 163,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 140,417 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 140,339 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 120,890 miles

Central Rear Upper slight engine oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre has a split in inner side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2017 119,046 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 119,046 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,975 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,904 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 BVF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BVF, 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 BVF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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