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FV12 HVJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,563 mi
Last recorded154,563 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 HVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 154,563 miles

Both front suspension mounting bushes perished

Both rear shock absorber bump stops insecure

Emissions too clean to test

Exhaust centre clamp excessively corroded

Exhaust corroded

Offside front brake pads wearing low

Offside front repeater broken, working on 50% light source

Rear suspension mounting bushes perished

Pass 15 Jul 2025 150,005 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

Emissions too clean to test

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 143,791 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

Emissions too clean to test

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 143,791 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

Emissions too clean to test

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 138,665 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Nearside rear shock absorber dust boot insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2022 132,817 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 13 Jul 2021 127,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,048 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,840 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged both front inner eadges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,711 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 67,675 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,932 miles

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

Screw in offside rear tyre

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

Wiper blades smearing

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 HVJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

FV12 HVJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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