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MK18 HXL

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,878 mi
Last recorded107,878 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 HXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,878 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

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

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

Nearside Rear lense cracked but no sharp edges and no white light showing to rear

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))

engine covers and under trays fitted

inspection light on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,457 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear LAMP TAPED UP

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 94,457 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Nearside Rear LAMP TAPED UP

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative PRS (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,577 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 62,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge and tread 2.75 mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on outer section of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,195 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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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MK18 HXL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 999cc 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 MK18 HXL, 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 MK18 HXL registered?

MK18 HXL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is MK18 HXL safe to buy?

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