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S222 AVS

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 AVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 85,975 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 141,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 141,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 83,815 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 83,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam stuck on internally (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2024 75,437 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 22 Mar 2024 131,695 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 131,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2023 63,692 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 63,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 122,010 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 121,989 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2022 50,386 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 112,120 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 112,104 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side recording low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 37,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Apr 2021 99,304 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 86,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and cracking in the lines of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge and cracking in the lines of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 73,708 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,490 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,022 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,771 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 58,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 53,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 37,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S222 AVS is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S222 AVS, 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 S222 AVS registered?

S222 AVS is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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