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HY62 UVB

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,297 mi
Last recorded123,297 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 UVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 123,297 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 123,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 111,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 104,424 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing out of shape on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 104,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner tread wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing out of shape on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 79,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cut in tread area but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,035 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on edges.

Offside day time running light inoperative

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 6 Oct 2022 69,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside front tyre bald on edges.

Offside day time running light inoperative

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2021 55,466 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 Dot 31/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 31/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside day time running light inoperative

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Oct 2021 55,466 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning On mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 Dot 31/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 31/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside day time running light inoperative

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On door mirror - damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 49,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On door mirror - damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,250 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 43,811 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,857 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 37,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 29,688 miles

f tyres wearing on inner edges

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 UVB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HY62 UVB, 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 UVB is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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