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HV12 ERO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,933 mi
Last recorded162,933 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 ERO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 162,933 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on their inner edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 162,933 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on their inner edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 152,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 133,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 120,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inside edge, sawtoothed and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 120,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inside edge, sawtoothed and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 106,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Potentially fractured, unable te see clearly enough to confirm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Potentially fractured, unable te see clearly enough to confirm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 106,691 miles

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Potentially fractured, unable te see clearly enough to confirm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Potentially fractured, unable te see clearly enough to confirm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,735 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing excessively on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,683 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,765 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,937 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 37,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,187 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 32,187 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,169 miles

handbrake operation slightly stiff

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 ERO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV12 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

HV12 ERO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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