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HJ62 YAW

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,519 mi
Last recorded55,519 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 YAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 55,519 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 52,909 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 52,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 50,225 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 47,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 44,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 41,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,129 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 34,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,079 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 25,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,507 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 16,565 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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HJ62 YAW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HJ62 YAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ62 YAW registered?

HJ62 YAW is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2012.

Is HJ62 YAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ62 YAW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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