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HJ62 NRF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

395,323 mi
Last recorded395,323 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 NRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 395,323 miles

number plate lights slightly reduced output

Fail 31 Jul 2020 395,316 miles

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

number plate lights slightly reduced output

Pass 12 Jun 2019 394,972 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 394,971 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.6 average value 0.95 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp upper light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2018 363,046 miles

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2018 363,045 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2017 309,001 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 307,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 239,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 172,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,930 miles

EMMISSION NOT DETECTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sat nav in screen

Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

EMMISSION NOT DETECTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sat nav in screen

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,128 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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HJ62 NRF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HJ62 NRF, 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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HJ62 NRF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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