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HY62 SWV

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 SWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 128,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 120,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking /slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking /slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on inner edge/inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 110,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (3mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 92,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (3mm over tread area) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 3 mm tyre is worn/wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 80,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,776 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 71,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,265 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 46,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2017 46,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 23,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HY62 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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