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HG12 FMV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,314 mi
Last recorded93,314 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 FMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 73,013 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,388 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,256 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2022 65,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2021 63,487 miles

Dampness in rear light units

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

Nearside rear seat-belt buckle cover broken

Fail 9 Feb 2021 63,483 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Dampness in rear light units

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

Nearside rear seat-belt buckle cover broken

Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 51,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 40,265 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,020 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,531 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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HG12 FMV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG12 FMV, 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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HG12 FMV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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