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SM68 DTU

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,974 mi
Last recorded75,974 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM68 DTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 75,974 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 75,974 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 71,891 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 65,128 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 65,128 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres very poor and on limit

Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,834 miles

all brake pads on limit

Pass 18 Nov 2021 54,219 miles

Front pads on limit

Fail 15 Nov 2021 54,217 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front pads on limit

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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SM68 DTU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM68 DTU, 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

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What year was SM68 DTU registered?

SM68 DTU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is SM68 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM68 DTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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