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VA18 WPJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,974 mi
Last recorded81,974 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 WPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 81,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 60,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 46,824 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 30,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 19,366 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

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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VA18 WPJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA18 WPJ, 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 VA18 WPJ registered?

VA18 WPJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is VA18 WPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 WPJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA18 WPJ have outstanding finance?

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