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HS18 EXV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,578 mi
Last recorded45,578 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS18 EXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 45,578 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 39,920 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 39,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 32,348 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre very heavily perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished (225/45/17)

Pass 10 Aug 2022 17,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm and badly perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 10,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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HS18 EXV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,498cc 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 HS18 EXV, 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 HS18 EXV registered?

HS18 EXV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 August 2018.

Is HS18 EXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS18 EXV 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.

Does HS18 EXV have outstanding finance?

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