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HW12 HLY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,782 mi
Last recorded77,782 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 HLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 77,782 miles

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2026 77,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2025 71,958 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,858 miles

o/s rear lens slight damage

Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,645 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Feb 2023 58,214 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has advanced discoloration.

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Fail 22 Feb 2023 58,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has advanced discoloration.

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

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,094 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advanced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,680 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both wipers slightly smeary

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm / wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm / worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge / slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,482 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% damaged (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,291 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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HW12 HLY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HW12 HLY, 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 HW12 HLY registered?

HW12 HLY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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