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EY18 NWV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,469 mi
Last recorded93,469 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY18 NWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 93,469 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 93,469 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,845 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))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 87,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 81,696 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 73,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprrox (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 55,357 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 55,357 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Light Units (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 34,111 miles

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

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

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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EY18 NWV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY18 NWV, 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 EY18 NWV registered?

EY18 NWV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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