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HY12 LGV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,839 mi
Last recorded128,839 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 LGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 128,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 122,022 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 122,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 107,118 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 107,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,545 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 89,421 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,935 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 67,220 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 67,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,875 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to all tyre outer side walls

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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HY12 LGV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY12 LGV, 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 HY12 LGV registered?

HY12 LGV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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