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HN62 DHC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

260,183 mi
Last recorded260,183 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN62 DHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2021 260,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 229,674 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 229,672 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective Unplugged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 199,291 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on inner edges of tread

Engine oil level low

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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 158,445 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on inner sections of tread

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp/position lamp bulb not fitted correctly but still functioning

Fail 10 Sep 2018 157,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres getting low on inner sections of tread

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp/position lamp bulb not fitted correctly but still functioning

Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,579 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre void of tread inner edge

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

Offside front & rear tyres have tight cords

Under trays fitted & engine cover

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

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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HN62 DHC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN62 DHC, 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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HN62 DHC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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