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LB18 SWV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,601 mi
Last recorded64,601 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 SWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 64,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to cords inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 54,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 54,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 45,844 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 36,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,015 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 17,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3.1mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 3.2mm and worn on inner 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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LB18 SWV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 LB18 SWV, 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 LB18 SWV registered?

LB18 SWV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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