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FA18 CXR

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,704 mi
Last recorded55,704 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 CXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 55,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 46,526 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Scored and Corroded Inner Side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 35,845 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Have background overprinting. Front and Rear. (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Scored and Corroded Inner Side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 30,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 25,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 20,970 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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FA18 CXR is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA18 CXR, 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 FA18 CXR registered?

FA18 CXR is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is FA18 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 CXR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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