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KN62 BKV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,200 mi
Last recorded153,200 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 BKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 153,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE CHANGE NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE CHANGE NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE ADVISE CHANGE NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 140,142 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 140,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low Change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE Change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low Change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,465 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,437 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 110,517 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 106,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside headlight dim (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,126 miles

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

underfloor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,777 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 62,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,787 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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KN62 BKV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KN62 BKV, 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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KN62 BKV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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