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BP18 LRJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

317,346 mi
Last recorded317,346 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP18 LRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 317,346 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear panel and door damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2026 301,870 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

accident damage evident to n/s of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2025 280,982 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 280,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cant adjust, possibly bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cant adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Nut not tightened down fully (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 252,678 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 252,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Reflector loose on adjuster mech (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

TPMS indicating low tyre pressure.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 220,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 191,296 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 165,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 137,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 111,674 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,452 miles

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

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

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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BP18 LRJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BP18 LRJ, 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 BP18 LRJ registered?

BP18 LRJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2018.

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