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MV18 KCU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV18 KCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 73,787 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 73,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 54,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 38,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 24,609 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 24,592 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 16,561 miles

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

Rear wiper blade missing

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 KCU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 MV18 KCU, 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

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What year was MV18 KCU registered?

MV18 KCU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is MV18 KCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV18 KCU 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.

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