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FV12 HNB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,871 mi
Last recorded130,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 130,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 130,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Jan 2025 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 91,289 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 91,285 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Rear Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,726 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 75,722 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 69,075 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 68,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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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FV12 HNB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FV12 HNB, 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 FV12 HNB registered?

FV12 HNB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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