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DX18 VAD

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,331 mi
Last recorded146,331 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX18 VAD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 146,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 141,969 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 121,383 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 117,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 94,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,545 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 90,545 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,050 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 65,284 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 41,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 24,497 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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DX18 VAD is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DX18 VAD, 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 DX18 VAD registered?

DX18 VAD is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is DX18 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX18 VAD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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