2018 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · BL68 FYF
2018 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 83,090 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL68 FYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 83,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL68 FYF 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 (BL68 FYF) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
BL68 FYF Mileage History
- 28/08/202456,106 mi
- 19/09/202569,021 mi+12,915 mi
- 19/09/202569,021 mi
- 17/09/202683,088 mi+14,067 mi
- 17/09/202683,090 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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