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GF68 BBJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,933 mi
Last recorded82,933 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF68 BBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 82,933 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 82,933 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 69,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 60,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2023 49,550 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 40,747 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 40,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 30,630 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 30,629 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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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GF68 BBJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 GF68 BBJ, 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 GF68 BBJ registered?

GF68 BBJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2018.

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