2018 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · GK68 COU
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 42,755 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GK68 COU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 42,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GK68 COU 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 (GK68 COU) between July 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GK68 COU Mileage History
- 14/07/202329,912 mi
- 19/07/202329,973 mi+61 mi
- 26/06/202435,140 mi+5,167 mi
- 01/07/202539,137 mi+3,997 mi
- 30/06/202642,755 mi+3,618 mi
Average of roughly 4,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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