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DA18 XDE

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 XDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 145,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 145,044 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,871 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 29,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 24,955 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 24,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured and Non repairable ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm . Also worn smooth on inner edge , but not exposing any cords (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 XDE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

DA18 XDE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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