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BJ18 XWB

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,116 mi
Last recorded56,116 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 XWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 56,116 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 52,060 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 47,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 43,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 39,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 36,042 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 36,042 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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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BJ18 XWB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ18 XWB, 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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What year was BJ18 XWB registered?

BJ18 XWB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is BJ18 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 XWB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ18 XWB have outstanding finance?

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