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FT62 BZC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

250,367 mi
Last recorded250,367 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 250,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 195,027 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side big wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Oct 2016 194,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side big wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 15,477 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 BZC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

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

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