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FY62 BAU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,529 mi
Last recorded135,529 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 BAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 135,529 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,802 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 116,925 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 116,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 102,924 miles

Bonnet catch difficult to open

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 87,318 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,850 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 75,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,170 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,610 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

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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FY62 BAU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY62 BAU, 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 FY62 BAU registered?

FY62 BAU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is FY62 BAU safe to buy?

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