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HY62 SWN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,833 mi
Last recorded56,833 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 SWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 56,833 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,863 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,036 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 50,036 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

scraping from osf wheel ,, may require further investigation

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,308 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,958 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 29,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 25,116 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,855 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 SWN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY62 SWN?

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What year was HY62 SWN registered?

HY62 SWN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is HY62 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 SWN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY62 SWN have outstanding finance?

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