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GK68 VYV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,746 mi
Last recorded39,746 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK68 VYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 39,746 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 34,780 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 34,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 30,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 27,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 18,863 miles

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

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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GK68 VYV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 GK68 VYV, 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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How do I check the history of GK68 VYV?

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What year was GK68 VYV registered?

GK68 VYV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is GK68 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK68 VYV 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.

Does GK68 VYV have outstanding finance?

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