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LP12 HBN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,946 mi
Last recorded18,946 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 HBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 18,946 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRE'S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug light illuminated

Fail 22 Sep 2026 18,946 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRE'S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

glow plug light illuminated

Fail 22 Sep 2026 18,946 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR OIL LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRE'S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 17,493 miles

Front REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 16,256 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 16,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 14,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 14,053 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 13,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 12,664 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 11,015 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 9,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 7,647 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 6,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of all items

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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LP12 HBN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LP12 HBN, 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 LP12 HBN registered?

LP12 HBN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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