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OV68 WXG

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,457 mi
Last recorded170,457 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV68 WXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 170,457 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Fail 31 Jan 2025 170,457 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 152,960 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some areas

Pass 30 Jan 2023 131,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 122,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,244 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 81,237 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 63,388 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 63,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,878 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,062 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 43,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 578 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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OV68 WXG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV68 WXG, 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 OV68 WXG registered?

OV68 WXG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2018.

Is OV68 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV68 WXG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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