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R99 JBF

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 JBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 74,276 miles

nsf/osf lower arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 14 Jul 2026 74,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nsf/osf lower arm bushes deteriorating

osr tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2025 64,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pads not braking on full surface of brake disc

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear brake pads not braking on full surface of brake disc

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2023 45,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,399 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 22,810 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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R99 JBF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 R99 JBF, 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 R99 JBF registered?

R99 JBF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is R99 JBF safe to buy?

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