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RA51 RAF

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,566 mi
Last recorded84,566 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 RAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,566 miles

osr brake bindy,osr tyre wall splitting

Pass 29 May 2025 80,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 76,595 miles

front shockers oily,front tyres inner treads low,osf suspension arm bush splitting,nsr brake bindy

Pass 3 Jun 2023 72,504 miles

front shockers leaking,front tyre treads uneven wear

Pass 16 Jun 2022 64,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AROUND PUNCTURE SITE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 41,174 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,026 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 41,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,538 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,528 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 3,792 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 322 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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RA51 RAF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA51 RAF, 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 RA51 RAF registered?

RA51 RAF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2018.

Is RA51 RAF safe to buy?

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