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MK68 WAU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,193 mi
Last recorded42,193 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK68 WAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 42,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 31,131 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 18,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 18,994 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 14,192 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 14,191 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (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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MK68 WAU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 MK68 WAU, 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 MK68 WAU registered?

MK68 WAU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2018.

Is MK68 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK68 WAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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