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HG62 OPR

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,514 mi
Last recorded172,514 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 OPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 172,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small flange (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 167,108 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 167,102 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 152,582 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 137,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very close to legal limit (needs attention) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 120,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged (all correct colours still displayed)

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear side lamp lens deteriorated (correct colour still displayed)

Fail 20 Jan 2021 111,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear side lamp lens deteriorated (correct colour still displayed)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,867 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged /repaired (all lamps showing correct colours)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,925 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 90,925 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,193 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,225 miles

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

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

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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HG62 OPR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG62 OPR, 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 HG62 OPR registered?

HG62 OPR is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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The MOT history for HG62 OPR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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