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CX18 XCB

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,564 mi
Last recorded88,564 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX18 XCB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,564 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on 2-3mm & worn inner edges both sides 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr & osr ()

Fail 20 Feb 2026 88,564 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated also close to minimum (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on 2-3mm & worn inner edges both sides 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr & osr ()

coolant level low

Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,020 miles

Front Coolant leak bottle on min ()

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 76,020 miles

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

Front Coolant leak bottle on min ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside & on 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 63,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 48,647 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 23,828 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 23,259 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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CX18 XCB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX18 XCB, 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 CX18 XCB registered?

CX18 XCB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2018.

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