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BX18 UPG

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX18 UPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 114,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 102,533 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 88,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 88,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 58,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 45,510 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central 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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BX18 UPG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BX18 UPG, 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 BX18 UPG registered?

BX18 UPG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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