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VHL 118

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,621 mi
Last recorded36,621 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHL 118
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 36,621 miles

No visible locking devices on brake callipers

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2026 29,676 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 35,147 miles

No visible locking devices on brake callipers

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Underside wet when tested

Pass 18 Jul 2025 27,073 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 27,073 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 33,194 miles

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 23,678 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 30,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 21,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 19 Jul 2023 21,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 1 Sep 2022 29,175 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 18,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer slight seepage from cv boot

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 25,968 miles

Front tyres starting to wear

Pass 6 Jul 2021 12,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020

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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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VHL 118 is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHL 118, 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 VHL 118 registered?

VHL 118 is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is VHL 118 safe to buy?

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