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HV12 SJO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,061 mi
Last recorded94,061 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 94,061 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 87,439 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 85,204 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS CORRODED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,426 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension leg damp (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on both disc edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade in poor condition

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,175 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks around both rear tyres and worn on inner edges slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

small cracks around both rear tyre treads

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,802 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 SJO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

HV12 SJO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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