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PO18 ZWS

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,857 mi
Last recorded72,857 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO18 ZWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 72,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyre warning lamp indicates under inflation.

Fail 4 Mar 2024 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tyre warning lamp indicates under inflation.

Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 18,778 miles

Coolant Level on Minimum

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 18,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Level on Minimum

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

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

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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PO18 ZWS is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO18 ZWS, 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 PO18 ZWS registered?

PO18 ZWS is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is PO18 ZWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO18 ZWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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