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OV18 URC

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,010 mi
Last recorded73,010 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 URC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARING (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 44,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 31,207 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 seats fitted ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 19,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 18,778 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 18,778 miles

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

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 URC is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 URC, 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 URC registered?

OV18 URC is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is OV18 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV18 URC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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