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SH68 WHJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,570 mi
Last recorded94,570 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH68 WHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 94,570 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 77,043 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 67,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides feathered on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 58,361 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,526 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 46,525 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly 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 WHJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHJ, 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 WHJ registered?

SH68 WHJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2018.

Is SH68 WHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH68 WHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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