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MF12 BUJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,154 mi
Last recorded243,154 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 BUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2020 243,154 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed b pillar damage (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 4 bulbs inoperative (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 219,025 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 218,997 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 192,845 miles

rear engine stabiliser bar loose

Pass 27 Nov 2018 191,035 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 191,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 162,258 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 162,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 139,644 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2016 134,828 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,627 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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MF12 BUJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF12 BUJ, 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 MF12 BUJ registered?

MF12 BUJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is MF12 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF12 BUJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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