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LJ18 TBY

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,065 mi
Last recorded204,065 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 TBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 204,065 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 195,106 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 188,562 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 173,578 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 173,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 153,028 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,407 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 119,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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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LJ18 TBY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LJ18 TBY, 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

How do I check the history of LJ18 TBY?

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What year was LJ18 TBY registered?

LJ18 TBY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is LJ18 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 TBY 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 LJ18 TBY have outstanding finance?

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