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VK68 YRO

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,683 mi
Last recorded127,683 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK68 YRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,683 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 115,478 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 101,693 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 101,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 79,201 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying down one side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,117 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 56,054 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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VK68 YRO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK68 YRO, 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 VK68 YRO registered?

VK68 YRO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2018.

Is VK68 YRO safe to buy?

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