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DC18 FJE

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,109 mi
Last recorded112,109 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 FJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 112,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 104,782 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 98,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,335 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,409 miles

Engine and undertrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil- begging to run down leg (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut/flap in rubber - to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sceenwash bottle- Message on dash saying low- topped up and it leaks out from underside

Fail 25 Aug 2021 81,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern - down to cords 225/45/17W Michelin primacy 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut / flap of rubber outer wall- down to cords 225/45/17W Michelin primacy 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread pattern - down to cords 225/45/17W Michelin primacy 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine and undertrays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked and damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil- begging to run down leg (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut/flap in rubber - to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sceenwash bottle- Message on dash saying low- topped up and it leaks out from underside

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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DC18 FJE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 DC18 FJE, 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 DC18 FJE registered?

DC18 FJE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2018.

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