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SH68 UOU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,506 mi
Last recorded83,506 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH68 UOU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 83,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front road wheel has light damage on spoke

Pass 29 Aug 2025 80,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 76,943 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top mounting fallen apart and top plate fractured (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,616 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive where lower arm bush has come away from arm metal collar has damaged sub frame . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 68,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,450 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 26,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 15,354 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 14,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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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SH68 UOU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

SH68 UOU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2018.

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