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BL68 MEV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL68 MEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,944 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 80,100 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,931 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,623 miles

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

Nearside Front bottom suspension arm rear bush starting to wear

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 59,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bottom suspension arm rear bush starting to wear

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 51,143 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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 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 MEV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 BL68 MEV, 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 MEV registered?

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

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