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AK68 LYV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,952 mi
Last recorded191,952 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 LYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 191,952 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 191,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 177,029 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 177,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 173,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 160,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,512 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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AK68 LYV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 49,454 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 AK68 LYV, 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 8 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK68 LYV registered?

AK68 LYV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is AK68 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 LYV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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