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HN12 FCC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,268 mi
Last recorded201,268 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 201,268 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 200,747 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 183,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 180,216 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 173,714 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear wheel slight bind

rear shock absorbers both covers loose

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 10 Nov 2022 166,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 166,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 157,622 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,004 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 6 Nov 2020 149,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to limit (205/55x16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 8 May 2019 124,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 100,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 86,632 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Low (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 86,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' In drivers view (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Low (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 70,944 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 62,835 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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HN12 FCC 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 FCC, 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 FCC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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