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HN12 KVL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,046 mi
Last recorded156,046 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 KVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 156,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 143,925 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 143,692 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,068 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 128,068 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,528 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 105,528 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning indicator in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,457 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 86,765 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 86,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre inner sidewall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,443 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,701 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 55,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 50,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 45,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise surface cracks in tread of o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

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 KVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc 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 KVL, 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 KVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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