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NV62 HKZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,897 mi
Last recorded81,897 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 HKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 81,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface rust on rear axle and suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,521 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 75,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,134 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,731 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,104 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear underinflated

Fail 20 Nov 2020 67,104 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear underinflated

Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 50,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 42,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emisssions clean

nearside rear brake grab marks on disc

plastic covers on floors and engine

Pass 25 Oct 2016 32,701 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 32,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very cracking and split (4.1.D.1b)

under-tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 21,726 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

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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NV62 HKZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 NV62 HKZ, 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 NV62 HKZ registered?

NV62 HKZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2012.

Is NV62 HKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 HKZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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