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DF62 BFP

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,078 mi
Last recorded150,078 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF62 BFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 150,078 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 150,078 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 142,166 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 129,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 119,551 miles

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

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

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 16 Nov 2021 109,925 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,635 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

front inner brake pads worn to excess

Fail 4 Nov 2020 98,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

front inner brake pads worn to excess

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,153 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,125 miles

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

Front tyres perished and wearing low

Fail 5 Nov 2018 77,125 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front tyres perished and wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,663 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,633 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,901 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,515 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

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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DF62 BFP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF62 BFP, 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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What year was DF62 BFP registered?

DF62 BFP is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is DF62 BFP safe to buy?

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