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HW12 HMX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,383 mi
Last recorded53,383 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 HMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 53,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 50,527 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 48,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 45,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 43,172 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,852 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracking,, 2.2mm in place (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 5 Mar 2018 33,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

plastic under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,930 miles

plastic undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 23 Feb 2017 27,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

plastic undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge,, 2.7mm in place (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

under trays fitted limiting view

Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,834 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 HMX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 HW12 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

HW12 HMX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is HW12 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 HMX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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