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HN61 NRU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,599 mi
Last recorded149,599 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 NRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 149,599 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 145,938 miles

Nearside Front 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2025 145,938 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2024 136,894 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2024 136,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,629 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

wipers smear slightly.. screen dirty

Pass 20 Apr 2021 70,399 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray is slightly wet of engine oil.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front ones and nearside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, worn on edges and have a cut and a screw on tread. Slightly under inflated. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and slightly cracking on outer wall, slightly under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Little crack on "A" zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 64,679 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,091 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low inner and outer edges

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

Offside Front Tyre low inner edge

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

Offside Rear Slight bind on brake

Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,769 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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HN61 NRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN61 NRU, 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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HN61 NRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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