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SH18 OAM

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,002 mi
Last recorded85,002 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 OAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 85,002 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 85,002 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 83,822 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 31,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 22,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 13,362 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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SH18 OAM is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH18 OAM, 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 SH18 OAM?

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What year was SH18 OAM registered?

SH18 OAM is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is SH18 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH18 OAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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