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RV62 HCU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,067 mi
Last recorded137,067 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 HCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 137,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 118,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 109,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 109,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 101,207 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 87,346 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under body covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,996 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low and worn on the inner edges RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 72,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front brake discs worn

front brake pads appear low

front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on edges & tread perished

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,996 miles

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

offside front tyre , tread worn low on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2016 40,667 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 40,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers smear screen

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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RV62 HCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 RV62 HCU, 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 RV62 HCU registered?

RV62 HCU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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