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DNZ 990

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,917 mi
Last recorded62,917 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 990
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 62,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR seats which also blocks access to central seatbelt

Front wipers are smearing screen but not adversely effecting view to road

Fail 24 Sep 2026 62,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm measured at lowest point (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR seats which also blocks access to central seatbelt

Front wipers are smearing screen but not adversely effecting view to road

Pass 18 Sep 2025 58,386 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 52,915 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,200 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 40,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,232 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 29,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside 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))

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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DNZ 990 is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DNZ 990, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DNZ 990 registered?

DNZ 990 is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is DNZ 990 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNZ 990 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.

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