2018 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · HY68 ADO
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 48,399 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY68 ADO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2023
- 48,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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HY68 ADO MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Skoda Octavia (HY68 ADO) between October 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
HY68 ADO Mileage History
- 27/10/202131,694 mi
- 26/09/202239,083 mi+7,389 mi
- 29/08/202348,399 mi+9,316 mi
Average of roughly 9,092 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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