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SH68 OHB

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,109 mi
Last recorded204,109 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH68 OHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 204,109 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive quite substantial, hard to tell with under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 198,626 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2024 178,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 178,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to outer wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 131,327 miles

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

signs of coolant leak on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2023 131,315 miles

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

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

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

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

signs of coolant leak on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2022 44,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is vey low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 44,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb issue. (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is vey low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad is very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 14,706 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 OHB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OHB, 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 SH68 OHB registered?

SH68 OHB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2018.

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