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VO12 HFU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 HFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 137,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 129,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 129,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 123,368 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 123,368 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,326 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 116,322 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,905 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 109,559 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,323 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,518 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 91,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from internal rear view mirror.

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,387 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 32,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 14,953 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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VO12 HFU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO12 HFU, 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 VO12 HFU registered?

VO12 HFU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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