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BL68 GBX

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,114 mi
Last recorded212,114 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL68 GBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 212,114 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2026 206,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 153,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2025 147,008 miles

Engine rattling

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 115,212 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 115,192 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 113,512 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,342 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,840 miles

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

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

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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BL68 GBX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL68 GBX, 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 BL68 GBX registered?

BL68 GBX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is BL68 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL68 GBX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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