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SV18 VWH

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,615 mi
Last recorded117,615 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 VWH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,615 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 95,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,799 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 69,799 miles

Nearside Brake insecure Back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level high

screen wash level low

Fail 18 Mar 2022 53,896 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level high

screen wash level low

Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,777 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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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SV18 VWH 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 71.4%.

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 SV18 VWH, 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 SV18 VWH registered?

SV18 VWH is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is SV18 VWH safe to buy?

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