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AP18 EKO

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,166 mi
Last recorded94,166 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 EKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 94,166 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin N/S/R BREAK PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 81,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect unable to test height and angle (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil service due on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2023 57,041 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 43,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2022 43,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2021 31,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AP18 EKO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 49,454 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP18 EKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 8 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AP18 EKO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2018.

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