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SD18 VUJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

214,881 mi
Last recorded214,881 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 VUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 214,881 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 214,849 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 214,684 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected Insecure (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected Insecure (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 177,499 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 177,398 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 138,077 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 137,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,054 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 96,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2022 74,174 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 73,631 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Top bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 50,388 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 50,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,940 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,273 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 6,546 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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SD18 VUJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SD18 VUJ, 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 SD18 VUJ registered?

SD18 VUJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2018.

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