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MA18 DXR

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,755 mi
Last recorded49,755 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA18 DXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 49,755 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 49,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 41,284 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 35,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 27,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 16,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 13,340 miles

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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MA18 DXR 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 MA18 DXR, 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 MA18 DXR registered?

MA18 DXR is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is MA18 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA18 DXR 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.

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