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SG68 TWJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,799 mi
Last recorded107,799 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG68 TWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 107,799 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 107,798 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved and corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front click from driveshaft area when rotating nsf wheel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf 2mm remaining tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 97,855 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 82,554 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 82,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,926 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 68,924 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,112 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2022 54,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,274 miles

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

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

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

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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SG68 TWJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG68 TWJ, 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 SG68 TWJ registered?

SG68 TWJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2018.

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