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HN61 VNG

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,136 mi
Last recorded196,136 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 VNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 196,136 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 196,093 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 184,758 miles

Central Exhaust clamp corroded & broken

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 184,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Exhaust clamp corroded & broken

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 177,973 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 177,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 165,887 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 165,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 155,296 miles

Front Both lower front suspension arm rear bushes are in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2021 155,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Both lower front suspension arm rear bushes are in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,960 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,160 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 95,863 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,124 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 72,124 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,165 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front 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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HN61 VNG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HN61 VNG, 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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What year was HN61 VNG registered?

HN61 VNG is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2012.

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The MOT history for HN61 VNG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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