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HV62 PYU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,656 mi
Last recorded118,656 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 PYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 118,656 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 118,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked would advise replacement for safety reasons (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 109,019 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced and shows no light to the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view badly cracked would advise replacement for safety reasons (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 100,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 91,426 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,373 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 84,373 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 79,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 69,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge[3mm, centre]

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 69,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge[3mm, centre]

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,967 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,388 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 44,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge worn badly maybe close to ply or cord exposure soon

Offside Front Outer tyre edge worn

emissions to clean to register

top and bottom engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2015 33,530 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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HV62 PYU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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