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SO12 BCU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 BCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,319 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 93,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,576 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,309 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from being tested

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV and Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Slight damage to bumper

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

Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 72,309 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from being tested

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV and Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Slight damage to bumper

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

Offside Front Fog lamp glass broken

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,030 miles

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 28 Jun 2018 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,110 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 46,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,945 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 35,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer tail light inop

Pass 22 Jun 2015 23,115 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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SO12 BCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO12 BCU, 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 SO12 BCU registered?

SO12 BCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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