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SG61 HKT

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 HKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,069 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 118,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 115,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,339 miles

rear coil springs corroded-rear wheel bearings slight play-both front tyres on limit-wishbone bushes perished-

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,865 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 101,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,774 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 77,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,070 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2018 66,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,710 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 53,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 40,989 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,640 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 29,640 miles

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

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

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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SG61 HKT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SG61 HKT, 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 SG61 HKT registered?

SG61 HKT is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is SG61 HKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 HKT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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