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SG12 HBZ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,050 mi
Last recorded109,050 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 HBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 109,050 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,726 miles

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Fail 30 May 2019 99,725 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp-sleeve deteriorated-investigate (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and top mount damaged-investigate during repair if replacement required.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure aim needs retesting (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and top mount damaged-investigate during repair if replacement required.. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure aim needs testing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

drivers front bumper trim loose,passenger front trim missing,drivers rear parking brake effort not great

service due-warning active,horn dull,passenger rear tail-stop light dim,rear wiper issue,oil spills-needs good wash off,passenger front suspension arm bush deteriorating,brake discs surface rusting

Fail 28 Nov 2017 70,314 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure wheel bolt snapped missing (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre low tread.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,988 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 50,238 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,531 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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SG12 HBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SG12 HBZ, 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 SG12 HBZ registered?

SG12 HBZ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SG12 HBZ safe to buy?

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