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FT62 BZB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,203 mi
Last recorded157,203 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 BZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 157,203 miles

corrosion to suspension

Fail 6 Nov 2025 157,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to suspension

Pass 28 Oct 2024 144,262 miles

Corrosion to suspension and coil springs

Pass 10 Nov 2023 131,494 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides very low 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,705 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 117,705 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 104,552 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge and close to tread bars 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low on inner edge and close to tread bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 86,855 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 86,855 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector return hoses. engine is covered on the top (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector return hoses. engine is covered on the top (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 73,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 73,610 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level led (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,671 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge 195/65/15

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,099 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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FT62 BZB 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 FT62 BZB, 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 FT62 BZB registered?

FT62 BZB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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