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HV12 RXJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,877 mi
Last recorded65,877 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 RXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 65,877 miles

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 65,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 59,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 59,215 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 59,215 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,065 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 58,065 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,431 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 56,431 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,393 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 54,393 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 51,113 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes perished and starting to debond. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,800 miles

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

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Central Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on lip. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to debond. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,294 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 23,461 miles

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

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 RXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

HV12 RXJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2012.

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