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BG68 UVY

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG68 UVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 114,959 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 109,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 101,338 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 93,744 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,846 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 72,695 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean too test

Fail 11 Oct 2021 72,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer All direction indicators missing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too clean too test

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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BG68 UVY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 BG68 UVY, 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 BG68 UVY registered?

BG68 UVY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is BG68 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG68 UVY 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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