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BA68 EWD

2019 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,221 mi
Last recorded79,221 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2019 Skoda Octavia45,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA68 EWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 79,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 79,219 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Rear Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,528 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 68,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 60,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2025 60,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2024 50,144 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 37,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Bulge on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 26,753 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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BA68 EWD is a 2019 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 45,737 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 BA68 EWD, 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 7 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BA68 EWD registered?

BA68 EWD is a 2019 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2019.

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