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HV62 PYL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,248 mi
Last recorded170,248 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 PYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 170,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 154,039 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear/ both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 154,029 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear/ both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush/ both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 137,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,380 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 119,275 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber adrift (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 109,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner shoulder ()

Nearside floor damaged

Nearside under tray missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 109,455 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure near rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated damaged resulting in hole in floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system under passenger floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front passenger floor (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged under passenger floor before join (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner shoulder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,443 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2019 95,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,438 miles

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 40,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to adult seat belt

Offside Rear child seat fitted to adult seat belt

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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HV62 PYL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 HV62 PYL, 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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HV62 PYL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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