2018 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · PH68 PAH
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 66,334 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PH68 PAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 66,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PH68 PAH 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 (PH68 PAH) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
PH68 PAH Mileage History
- 18/10/202243,010 mi
- 25/04/202347,509 mi+4,499 mi
- 22/04/202451,743 mi+4,234 mi
- 10/04/202560,384 mi+8,641 mi
- 18/04/202666,334 mi+5,950 mi
Average of roughly 6,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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