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FV12 HSD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,558 mi
Last recorded116,558 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,305 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 109,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,888 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,137 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil from shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 82,450 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 82,450 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,122 miles

NSR bump stop split

OSR brake sticking

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 44,908 miles

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 HSD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

FV12 HSD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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