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N50 BKR

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,781 mi
Last recorded118,781 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 BKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 118,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 118,774 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,705 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,279 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,731 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 102,711 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 94,378 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,229 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 86,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 76,236 miles

rear exhaust box fouling on rear bumper

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,522 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 37,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 26,994 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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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N50 BKR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N50 BKR, 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 N50 BKR registered?

N50 BKR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is N50 BKR safe to buy?

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