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CA61 HVL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

211,664 mi
Last recorded211,664 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 HVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 211,664 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 21 Sep 2026 211,664 miles

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

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

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 16 Sep 2025 208,171 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 197,970 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 10 Oct 2024 197,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 18 Oct 2023 189,486 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 189,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 185,683 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 179,489 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 179,489 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 174,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer RUBBER CRACKING ,,,ADVISE REPLACING IN NEAR FUTURE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 174,241 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer RUBBER CRACKING ,,,ADVISE REPLACING IN NEAR FUTURE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 167,069 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 167,069 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 154,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 125,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 91,416 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,759 miles

all discs rusty on surfaces

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,561 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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CA61 HVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CA61 HVL, 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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CA61 HVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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