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CP68 GVJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,653 mi
Last recorded68,653 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP68 GVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 68,653 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 62,400 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 62,399 miles

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle A little lower than N/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 56,725 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 56,725 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 56,667 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Service light on

Windscreen cloudy/greasy on the inside

Pass 2 Mar 2023 47,821 miles

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 24 Mar 2022 40,974 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 40,963 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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CP68 GVJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP68 GVJ, 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 CP68 GVJ registered?

CP68 GVJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2018.

Is CP68 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP68 GVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP68 GVJ have outstanding finance?

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