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SO18 KFL

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,796 mi
Last recorded43,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 KFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 43,796 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 43,796 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 39,654 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 33,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 28,407 miles

TPMS on

Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,349 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,601 miles

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

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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SO18 KFL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 SO18 KFL, 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 SO18 KFL registered?

SO18 KFL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is SO18 KFL safe to buy?

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