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BW18 XGP

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,347 mi
Last recorded96,347 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 XGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 96,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 88,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 88,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,891 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 77,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 72,222 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2021 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,560 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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BW18 XGP 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 62.5%.

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 BW18 XGP, 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 BW18 XGP registered?

BW18 XGP is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is BW18 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 XGP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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