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VK18 MVA

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,043 mi
Last recorded77,043 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 MVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 77,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 77,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm center tread + cut showing cord + worn very close to cord inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall X2 + showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 64,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,466 miles

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

Vehicle in dirty condition

Pass 21 Mar 2023 27,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 23,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 18,507 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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VK18 MVA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK18 MVA, 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 VK18 MVA registered?

VK18 MVA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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