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HY12 OXZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,795 mi
Last recorded132,795 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 OXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 132,795 miles

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2026 132,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2025 131,341 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 122,237 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 111,984 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 111,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 107,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 107,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,555 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,324 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,788 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 89,788 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 83,012 miles

cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

front brake discs have wear lips on edges.

front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,095 miles

cannot clearly view both rear inner brake pads.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 26,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OXZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ registered?

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

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