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SH12 HKU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 HKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 88,740 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone's chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with other components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 73,317 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear under side subframe corroded, along all the suspension components, brake hub and mounting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 63,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 51,767 miles

Extensive surface corrosion rear sub frame and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and severe bald inner edge ,and perished 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Considerable corrosion ingress to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 51,767 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.5mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Extensive surface corrosion rear sub frame and suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and severe bald inner edge ,and perished 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Considerable corrosion ingress to faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 40,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 29,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,230 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,030 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 25,030 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 20,671 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,492 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 17,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,664 miles

All 4 tyres cracking on inner sidewalls.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,936 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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SH12 HKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH12 HKU, 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 SH12 HKU registered?

SH12 HKU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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