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HV18 OLG

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,684 mi
Last recorded59,684 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV18 OLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 59,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 50,068 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,507 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 34,096 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 27,325 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edge, unevenly worn. 2mm in the centre also. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres have several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 20,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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HV18 OLG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 HV18 OLG, 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 HV18 OLG registered?

HV18 OLG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is HV18 OLG safe to buy?

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