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DG68 DYF

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,322 mi
Last recorded75,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG68 DYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 75,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 59,813 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 59,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 46,518 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 46,518 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 14 Sep 2022 35,276 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 25,057 miles

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

Plastic engine covers fitted.

Plastic under trays fitted.

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 DYF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

DG68 DYF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2018.

Is DG68 DYF safe to buy?

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