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HW61 MLK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,167 mi
Last recorded78,167 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 MLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 78,167 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 17 Jan 2023 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,741 miles

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

service warning illuminated

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on both inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level is below minimum

plastic under trays are fitted under neath vehicle covering/concealing testable items

service indicator light is on

Pass 24 Jan 2018 39,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 33,607 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 27,194 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,998 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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HW61 MLK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HW61 MLK, 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 HW61 MLK registered?

HW61 MLK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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