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DG68 DXV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,580 mi
Last recorded42,580 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG68 DXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 42,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Oct 2026 42,544 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 36,442 miles

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

Offside Parking brake effort low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 30,779 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 23,847 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective rear of cross member (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 17,497 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 12,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (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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DG68 DXV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 DG68 DXV, 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 DG68 DXV registered?

DG68 DXV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2018.

Is DG68 DXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG68 DXV 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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