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MT18 BGX

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,521 mi
Last recorded104,521 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 BGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 104,521 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2026 104,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Binding reading 31 (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre 1.9mm cuts in tread zero shoulders NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded scored lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm cuts in tread zero shoulders NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded scored lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise binding reading 24 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 95,723 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding 27 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear most under tray damaged broken away

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multi cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise brake disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight binding 25 (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise brake disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise slight binding 20 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres cuts / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 72,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tyre to cords 225 / 45 x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner shoulder split cords exposed / large screw outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs edge lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise front pads NEAR FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 59,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre bulge size 225 / 45 x17 b/ stone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 41,995 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both rear tyres shoulder wear also signs of perishing tyre size 225 / 45 x17 b/stone (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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MT18 BGX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 MT18 BGX, 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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MT18 BGX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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