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MW18 FZB

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

254,837 mi
Last recorded254,837 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 FZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 254,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2025 238,376 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2025 238,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 208,535 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 208,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2024 181,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 146,521 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 146,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 138,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 119,132 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 99,488 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 99,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,906 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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MW18 FZB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW18 FZB, 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 MW18 FZB registered?

MW18 FZB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is MW18 FZB safe to buy?

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