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YS68 LWZ

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,419 mi
Last recorded97,419 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS68 LWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,419 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 80,212 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 80,212 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 64,789 miles

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 1 Feb 2023 50,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 1 Feb 2022 34,646 miles

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

covers fitted obstructing view

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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YS68 LWZ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 YS68 LWZ, 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 YS68 LWZ registered?

YS68 LWZ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2018.

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The MOT history for YS68 LWZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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