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BN68 LWO

2018 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,547 mi
Last recorded123,547 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN68 LWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 123,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2026 115,116 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2025 96,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 86,091 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 86,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 75,577 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 63,115 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 51,629 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 51,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,850 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 39,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,377 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 39,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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BN68 LWO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN68 LWO, 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 BN68 LWO registered?

BN68 LWO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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