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HV12 YBD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,970 mi
Last recorded123,970 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 YBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,970 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 123,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 114,914 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 114,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2021 101,916 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 101,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 - also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,189 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 75,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,548 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,054 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 53,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,229 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YBD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBD, 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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HV12 YBD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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