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HD12 EOV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,495 mi
Last recorded151,495 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 EOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 151,495 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp loose in bumper

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 151,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp loose in bumper

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 140,555 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion forming on suspension components

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 140,555 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light/drl loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear corrosion forming on suspension components

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 131,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp/DRL loose in bumper

Pass 3 Apr 2023 120,122 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp/DRL loose in bumper

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 107,643 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,751 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,510 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2x segments not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,357 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 84,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,679 miles

Offside Front Inner sidewall has cuts.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Causing puncture, low tyre pressure (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner sidewall has cuts.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,121 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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HD12 EOV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HD12 EOV, 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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HD12 EOV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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