2018 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · SL68 OJP
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 46,934 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL68 OJP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 46,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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SL68 OJP 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 (SL68 OJP) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
SL68 OJP Mileage History
- 21/10/202223,720 mi
- 24/10/202332,033 mi+8,313 mi
- 17/10/202437,280 mi+5,247 mi
- 26/09/202542,112 mi+4,832 mi
- 19/10/202646,934 mi+4,822 mi
Average of roughly 5,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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