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SD68 VRC

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,866 mi
Last recorded173,866 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD68 VRC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 173,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill dented still secure

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2024 173,866 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill dented still secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Oct 2023 138,389 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 138,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 99,933 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 99,933 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.5mm - 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 66,883 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 66,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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SD68 VRC is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SD68 VRC, 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 SD68 VRC registered?

SD68 VRC is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2018.

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