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MW12 HVO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,704 mi
Last recorded153,704 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 HVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 153,704 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 153,701 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 138,571 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc outer edge corroded. Reduced swept area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Reduced swept area. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Reduced swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,522 miles

Windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 18 Jul 2022 99,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,640 miles

Front both front tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,698 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 87,698 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,245 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 63,245 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,826 miles

Nearside Lower under panel trim has slight frontal damage

Fail 28 Jun 2017 49,826 miles

Central Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Lower under panel trim has slight frontal damage

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,776 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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MW12 HVO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW12 HVO, 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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MW12 HVO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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