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FV18 BHZ

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,394 mi
Last recorded139,394 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV18 BHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 139,394 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 132,155 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 132,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,465 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,595 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,590 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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FV18 BHZ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV18 BHZ, 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 FV18 BHZ registered?

FV18 BHZ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is FV18 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV18 BHZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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