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STU 317R

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,660 mi
Last recorded150,660 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTU 317R
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 150,660 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 138,131 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 137,662 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2024 107,677 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 116,139 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 116,139 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 105,497 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,325 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,488 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 45,882 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 60,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,894 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 26,387 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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STU 317R is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STU 317R, 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 STU 317R registered?

STU 317R is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2018.

Is STU 317R safe to buy?

The MOT history for STU 317R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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