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JR05 JAK

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,190 mi
Last recorded85,190 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR05 JAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 85,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2026 85,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall(chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2025 74,376 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 61,471 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective small tear at top edge (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jul 2024 61,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall has various splits(225-35-19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and wearing thin on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective small tear at top edge (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2023 42,600 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jul 2023 42,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2022 25,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 16,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (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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JR05 JAK is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JR05 JAK, 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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JR05 JAK is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 February 2018.

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