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BV18 NLU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,950 mi
Last recorded135,950 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV18 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2026 135,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside font lower arm bushes started to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside front light cracked.

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside front lower arm bushes started to deteriorate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in window screen

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,673 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 52,938 miles

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

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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BV18 NLU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV18 NLU, 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 BV18 NLU registered?

BV18 NLU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2018.

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