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HY12 XWC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,643 mi
Last recorded230,643 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 XWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 230,643 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 213,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 213,426 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 208,283 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 168,245 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 129,922 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 129,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 118,206 miles

No Emissions Detected

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,204 miles

Offside Front Inner Fuel pipe leaking Wing Filter Area (7.2.3)

No Emissions Detected

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,906 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 98,906 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015

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 XWC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XWC, 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 XWC registered?

HY12 XWC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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