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MV18 KBO

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

253,084 mi
Last recorded253,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV18 KBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 253,084 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 253,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Ball joint securing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2026 253,017 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 253,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 207,247 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 150,029 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,648 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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MV18 KBO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV18 KBO, 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 MV18 KBO registered?

MV18 KBO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is MV18 KBO safe to buy?

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