2018 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · BF68 HJZ
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 73,107 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF68 HJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 73,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BF68 HJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Skoda Octavia (BF68 HJZ) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BF68 HJZ Mileage History
- 02/06/202341,552 mi
- 31/05/202456,869 mi+15,317 mi
- 03/06/202456,954 mi+85 mi
- 30/05/202573,107 mi+16,153 mi
- 30/05/202573,107 mi
Average of roughly 15,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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