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FT62 BZD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,114 mi
Last recorded201,114 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 201,114 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 201,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 189,134 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2024 189,134 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 174,642 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 152,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 120,859 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 120,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,691 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 97,734 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15 cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet release handle faulty

Pass 12 Aug 2017 85,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-15 worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 85,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-15 worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 81,808 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,478 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise a full brake check

Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise a full brake check

Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,269 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 BZD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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