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GJ68 ZXB

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,994 mi
Last recorded62,994 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ68 ZXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 62,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 62,976 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

front & rear brake discs worn, lipped & corroded

wipers smear

Pass 25 Oct 2024 47,900 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 40,728 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 30,857 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 22,633 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside starting to perish and crack (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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GJ68 ZXB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ68 ZXB, 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 GJ68 ZXB registered?

GJ68 ZXB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2018.

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