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OV68 XEO

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,468 mi
Last recorded190,468 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 190,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 151,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 111,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 67,221 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 55,343 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 55,333 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 44,189 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 43,326 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 43,326 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 43,246 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 43,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 43,049 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 32,506 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 32,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 26,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 16,470 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 XEO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OV68 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

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

Is OV68 XEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV68 XEO shows 18 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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