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EJ18 PLO

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,849 mi
Last recorded53,849 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 PLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 53,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 41,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 30,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 17,885 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 17,524 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 12,920 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 12,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 9,409 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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EJ18 PLO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ18 PLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ18 PLO registered?

EJ18 PLO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is EJ18 PLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ18 PLO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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