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PY12 BWK

2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs63,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 BWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Vrs
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 96,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 95,264 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,982 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 90,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 92Y Continental Premium Contact7 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,968 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 77,106 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 71,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 71,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,473 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,619 miles

Offside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall no cords visible

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,912 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,339 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,369 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Vrs?

Based on 1,347 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
7,390
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Direction indicator incorrect colour 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5
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PY12 BWK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Vrs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY12 BWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Vrs typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia Vrs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PY12 BWK registered?

PY12 BWK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia Vrs, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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