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OV18 FAM

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,800 mi
Last recorded29,800 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 FAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 29,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 29,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 28,764 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 28,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 24,956 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 24,956 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 20,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 15,352 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,157 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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OV18 FAM is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 OV18 FAM, 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 OV18 FAM registered?

OV18 FAM is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is OV18 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV18 FAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV18 FAM have outstanding finance?

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