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SB18 XNH

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,702 mi
Last recorded97,702 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 XNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 97,702 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,698 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 76,305 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,065 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 66,045 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,524 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 45,548 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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SB18 XNH is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB18 XNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB18 XNH?

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What year was SB18 XNH registered?

SB18 XNH is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is SB18 XNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB18 XNH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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