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BJ18 XWL

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,861 mi
Last recorded261,861 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 XWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 261,861 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 261,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on

emmision throttle blip not detected

Pass 11 Feb 2025 256,711 miles

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

TPMS light on

both front tyres (centre treads) getting low (205/55x16)

Fail 11 Feb 2025 256,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

both front tyres (centre treads) getting low (205/55x16)

Pass 13 Feb 2024 249,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 156,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 44,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 44,222 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 12 May 2021 37,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 XWL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

BJ18 XWL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2018.

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