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SH12 BHD

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,732 mi
Last recorded164,732 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 164,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2025 159,578 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 147,845 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 135,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 135,090 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel (5.2.3 (b))

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 126,282 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 126,282 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,155 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 113,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2019 109,552 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2019 109,552 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 105,179 miles

slight play n/s/r suspension link

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,400 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,400 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,720 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SH12 BHD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SH12 BHD, 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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SH12 BHD is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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