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PN55 REN

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,767 mi
Last recorded88,767 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 REN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 88,767 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 77,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 65,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 54,810 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 54,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick LOWER ON THE OFFSIDE THAN NEARSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2022 43,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres tread aprox 3mm and wearing on the edges would advice tracking check (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the inner shoulder and slight sidewall damage would advice replacement asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 29,960 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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PN55 REN is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 PN55 REN, 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 PN55 REN registered?

PN55 REN is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is PN55 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 REN 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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