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L18 HFL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,304 mi
Last recorded71,304 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 HFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 71,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 65,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 58,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 52,558 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 47,432 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 44,512 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,946 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 36,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,460 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 24,841 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 14,076 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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L18 HFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L18 HFL, 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 L18 HFL registered?

L18 HFL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is L18 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 HFL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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