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HY68 EKX

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,607 mi
Last recorded96,607 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY68 EKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,607 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot has slight sweat of grease

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,380 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 74,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,891 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

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

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

No emissions peak detected

Offside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Wipers smear

Fail 9 Sep 2022 54,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

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

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

No emissions peak detected

Offside Front Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Wipers smear

Pass 6 Oct 2021 39,091 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

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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HY68 EKX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HY68 EKX, 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 HY68 EKX registered?

HY68 EKX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2018.

Is HY68 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY68 EKX shows 6 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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