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NL68 PVO

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,075 mi
Last recorded59,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL68 PVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 59,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cracked and taped up but beam pattern still ok and no sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front bumper is broken but no sharp edged and still secure

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes are worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear have light cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 59,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is cracked and taped up but beam pattern still ok and no sharp edges (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front bumper is broken but no sharp edged and still secure

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes are worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear have light cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 51,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 51,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 46,015 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 46,013 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 40,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,873 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 32,477 miles

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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NL68 PVO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NL68 PVO, 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 NL68 PVO registered?

NL68 PVO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is NL68 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL68 PVO shows 9 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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