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V50 VEN

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

223,864 mi
Last recorded223,864 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 VEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 223,864 miles

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 197,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 168,479 miles

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

chip in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2023 140,628 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 11,853 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 11,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 96,833 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 96,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,064 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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V50 VEN is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V50 VEN, 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 V50 VEN registered?

V50 VEN is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2018.

Is V50 VEN safe to buy?

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