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HV12 ERK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

210,717 mi
Last recorded210,717 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ERK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 210,717 miles

Corrosion Building Up Along Rear Subframe & Suspension Components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Badly Worn & Perishing - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Unevenly, on Inner Edge - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides, Bald on Inner Edges - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 201,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides, Worn on Inner Edge(s) - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 189,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded,advise renewing asap

washers presume frozen ?unable to test correctly at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2023 178,526 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 163,821 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 163,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,550 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 121,104 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 99,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 77,954 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 53,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,777 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

plastic engine covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,650 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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HV12 ERK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HV12 ERK, 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 HV12 ERK registered?

HV12 ERK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is HV12 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 ERK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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