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FV12 HSZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,568 mi
Last recorded210,568 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 210,568 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 210,567 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached play and loose nut !!! mamma mia !!! (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cradle-replace it (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cradle-replace it (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear subframe and multi links rusting

service overdue oil dirty-maxed,oil leaks-covered,rear shockers damp,front tyre treads uneven wear,suspension noisy,underbody-suspension-running gear rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2022 202,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 180,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 180,742 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 180,605 miles

nsf suspension bush,front reg plate

Fail 22 Feb 2019 151,988 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 127,304 miles

drivers front brake disc deteriorating,underbody suspension components rusting,front shocker top mounts bit noisy on lock to lock

Fail 9 Mar 2018 126,906 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm-REAR bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm-REAR bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers front brake disc deteriorating,drivers front shocker leaking,underbody suspension components rusting,front shocker top mounts bit noisy on lock to lock

oil leak/spill,gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

o,s,r seat belt buckle cracked

pads 90% worn

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 HSZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

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

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