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DE18 LJA

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,677 mi
Last recorded33,677 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 LJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 33,677 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 30,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 26,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 22,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 18,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 16,172 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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DE18 LJA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE18 LJA, 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 DE18 LJA registered?

DE18 LJA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is DE18 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE18 LJA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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