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HY62 PPX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,497 mi
Last recorded185,497 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 PPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 185,497 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 178,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 167,903 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 159,052 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 159,052 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 151,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 143,453 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 143,453 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 130,678 miles

The N/S handbrake efficiency could be better !!!

Pass 17 Jul 2017 120,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil plus o/side (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' a number of small chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,686 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 PPX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HY62 PPX, 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 HY62 PPX registered?

HY62 PPX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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