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HK12 EWU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,813 mi
Last recorded126,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 EWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 126,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 113,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 104,070 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 104,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 92,074 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 92,074 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 78,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 62,447 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 62,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,532 miles

Nearside Outer sill has slight damage

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning three light sources not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,439 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill has slight damage

Fail 5 Jun 2019 50,439 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill has slight damage

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,699 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,512 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,683 miles

offside front tyre 2.5mm on outer edges

Fail 21 Jun 2016 40,683 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

offside front tyre 2.5mm on outer edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 32,197 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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HK12 EWU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HK12 EWU, 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 HK12 EWU registered?

HK12 EWU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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