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FG18 FAU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,602 mi
Last recorded51,602 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 FAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 51,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 46,644 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 44,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 40,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 36,834 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,350 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 27,350 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,493 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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FG18 FAU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc 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 FG18 FAU, 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 FG18 FAU registered?

FG18 FAU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is FG18 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 FAU 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.

Does FG18 FAU have outstanding finance?

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