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HY62 PBZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,913 mi
Last recorded149,913 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 PBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 149,913 miles

Emissions too clean to register on test equipment

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 141,743 miles

Emissions too clean to register on equipment

Pass 22 Jan 2024 132,751 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rearmost bushes splitting, not yet failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 132,751 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rearmost bushes splitting, not yet failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 124,542 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 118,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 118,221 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,110 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine under tray not supported at rear

Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,922 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 65,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,308 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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HY62 PBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY62 PBZ, 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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HY62 PBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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