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BT18 BMV

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,131 mi
Last recorded157,131 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 BMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 157,131 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 157,131 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 132,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 106,315 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 86,416 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Inner brake pads coming down, due to lip on disc

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 86,416 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake pads coming down, due to lip on disc

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 59,052 miles

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,674 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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BT18 BMV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BT18 BMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT18 BMV registered?

BT18 BMV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2018.

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