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DA18 PVJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,147 mi
Last recorded100,147 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 PVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,147 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 97,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 69,760 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 69,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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DA18 PVJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DA18 PVJ, 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 DA18 PVJ registered?

DA18 PVJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is DA18 PVJ safe to buy?

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