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RF12 HRU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,328 mi
Last recorded84,328 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 HRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 84,328 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 84,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,123 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 47,855 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,861 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 26,829 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 26,829 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,869 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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RF12 HRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RF12 HRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF12 HRU registered?

RF12 HRU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is RF12 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 HRU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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