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FY12 NHZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,744 mi
Last recorded130,744 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 NHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 130,744 miles

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

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2026 130,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2025 123,855 miles

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

Rear N/S & O/S SHOCK BUMP STOPS DETEORATED & GUARDS INSICURE.

SERVICE NOW DISPLAYED,

Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,788 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2024 116,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2023 109,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 109,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 104,254 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 104,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 99,519 miles

Nearside Front lower sill damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 99,519 miles

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

Nearside Front lower sill damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear unable to fully check springs

Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,199 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.1mm also deep cuts

Rear suspension bump stops breaking up

various body damage

Fail 6 Jul 2020 95,148 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury numberplate damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2.1mm also deep cuts

Rear suspension bump stops breaking up

various body damage

Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,643 miles

Nearside Front tyre 1.9mm

front and rear body damage

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

osf nsf tyres cracking inner tread.

osf wing and door damage no sharp edges.

Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

osf nsf brake discs lipped.

osf nsf tyres cracking inner tread.

osf wing and door damage no sharp edges.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,168 miles

Engine coolant close to minimum

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine coolant close to minimum

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,911 miles

Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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FY12 NHZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY12 NHZ, 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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FY12 NHZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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