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HF18 VLB

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,906 mi
Last recorded54,906 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 VLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 54,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 54,831 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 48,035 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,910 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 36,513 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged not affecting light output

Pass 8 Apr 2022 30,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear lense damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 9 Apr 2021 24,518 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken but not affecting lights

Fail 9 Apr 2021 24,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens broken but not affecting lights

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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HF18 VLB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF18 VLB, 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 HF18 VLB registered?

HF18 VLB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is HF18 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF18 VLB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF18 VLB have outstanding finance?

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