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SJ18 HMK

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,598 mi
Last recorded26,598 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 HMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 26,598 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 22,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,914 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 19,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 19,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 17,105 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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SJ18 HMK is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJ18 HMK, 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 SJ18 HMK registered?

SJ18 HMK is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2018.

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The MOT history for SJ18 HMK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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