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EG18 SVJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG18 SVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 96,470 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,499 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 85,499 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,282 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 74,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 69,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 66,059 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 59,032 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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EG18 SVJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 EG18 SVJ, 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 EG18 SVJ registered?

EG18 SVJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is EG18 SVJ safe to buy?

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