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HY68 VFP

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,311 mi
Last recorded202,311 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY68 VFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 202,311 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 196,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak from washer bottle advise only

Fail 7 Apr 2025 196,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight leak from washer bottle advise only

Pass 25 Apr 2024 189,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

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 VFP is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFP, 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 HY68 VFP registered?

HY68 VFP is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is HY68 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY68 VFP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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