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12 HLB

2023 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,631 mi
Last recorded105,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2023 Skoda Octavia30,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 HLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 105,631 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm circa

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm circa

Pass 24 Jun 2024 100,191 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around intercooler pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 100,101 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around intercooler pipe area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 95,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 90,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm circa (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm circa (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 90,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm circa (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm circa (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,147 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,793 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 67,316 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,664 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,256 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,790 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,666 miles

Offside front seatbelt frayed

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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12 HLB is a 2023 Skoda Octavia in Blue. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2023 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 30,549 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 12 HLB, 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 3 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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12 HLB is a 2023 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2023.

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