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OV18 PBX

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 PBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 81,755 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2026 81,556 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 77,526 miles

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,599 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 53,355 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 53,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 40,854 miles

brakes require further inspection

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Aug 2021 31,534 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,304 miles

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 PBX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX registered?

OV18 PBX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2018.

Is OV18 PBX safe to buy?

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