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OE18 VWS

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,766 mi
Last recorded85,766 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE18 VWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 85,766 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 85,766 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 60,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 51,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,482 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 42,478 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 4 Aug 2021 42,245 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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OE18 VWS is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 OE18 VWS, 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

How do I check the history of OE18 VWS?

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What year was OE18 VWS registered?

OE18 VWS is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2018.

Is OE18 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE18 VWS 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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