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SH18 SXV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 SXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 137,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 137,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 130,106 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 130,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 75,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,057 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 SXV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SXV, 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

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What year was SH18 SXV registered?

SH18 SXV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is SH18 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH18 SXV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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