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RE12 BTZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,660 mi
Last recorded116,660 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 BTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 116,660 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 111,521 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,068 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 106,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 97,701 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 92,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 89,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,266 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2017 72,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside outer brake pad 3mm & worn slightly more than the offside rear set (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 72,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside outer brake pad 3mm & worn slightly more than the offside rear set (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 60,861 miles

handbrake track broken not effecting operation

Pass 1 May 2015 43,363 miles

Front tyres perishing

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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RE12 BTZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RE12 BTZ, 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 RE12 BTZ registered?

RE12 BTZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is RE12 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 BTZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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