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HN12 FBZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,278 mi
Last recorded149,278 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 FBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 149,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 149,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 141,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 141,799 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 134,650 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Fail 29 Apr 2024 134,648 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 24 Apr 2023 127,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 120,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 113,421 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 105,807 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,027 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre getting low inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,329 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,328 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on Inner sidewall Offside rear tyre down to cords and over 25mm (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre very low inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Inner Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Perishing on inner sidewall Nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,933 miles

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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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HN12 FBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN12 FBZ, 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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HN12 FBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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