CarVerify

Free Car Check

SB68 HXU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,451 mi
Last recorded95,451 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB68 HXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 95,451 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 95,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 59,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,250 miles

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

tpms light on dash

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SB68 HXU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB68 HXU, 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

How do I check the history of SB68 HXU?

You can check the full history of SB68 HXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SB68 HXU registered?

SB68 HXU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2018.

Is SB68 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB68 HXU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB68 HXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB68 HXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.