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YK68 TVM

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK68 TVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,469 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 97,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 85,596 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,567 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 85,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YK68 TVM is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK68 TVM, 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 YK68 TVM registered?

YK68 TVM is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 November 2018.

Is YK68 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK68 TVM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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