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HN12 HKJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

296,708 mi
Last recorded296,708 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 HKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 296,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 295,890 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 266,891 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 266,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 236,024 miles

excessive travel on hand brake lever

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2019 236,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

excessive travel on hand brake lever

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 218,285 miles

Oil leak ()

emissions too clean to register

Fail 23 Mar 2018 218,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

emissions too clean to register

Pass 29 Mar 2017 195,255 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 195,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 138,124 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,523 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 66,925 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,586 miles

Nearside 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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HN12 HKJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HKJ, 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 HKJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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