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SH68 LWJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

219,652 mi
Last recorded219,652 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH68 LWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 219,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2026 203,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 192,225 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 178,210 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 165,176 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 147,436 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 147,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 130,011 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 93,091 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,064 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 48,172 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 48,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 31,014 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 15,576 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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SH68 LWJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SH68 LWJ, 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 SH68 LWJ?

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What year was SH68 LWJ registered?

SH68 LWJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2018.

Is SH68 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH68 LWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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