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BN18 ZZB

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

283,482 mi
Last recorded283,482 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 ZZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 283,482 miles

Both rear light units have different LED lenses

Central Undertray insecure (Rear fixings)

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2025 272,013 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 246,964 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 246,964 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 228,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 186,594 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 186,594 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 126,609 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 86,452 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 75,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 40,082 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 14 miles

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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BN18 ZZB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN18 ZZB, 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 BN18 ZZB registered?

BN18 ZZB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2018.

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