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EK18 FGU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Brown Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 FGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 87,686 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 59,907 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 35,130 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 34,178 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 33,229 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 33,227 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres are badly cracked on outer edges of tread,and cracks are deep and show ply in certain light (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,713 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,398 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

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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EK18 FGU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,498cc 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 EK18 FGU, 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 EK18 FGU registered?

EK18 FGU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is EK18 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 FGU 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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