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VU18 EVW

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,021 mi
Last recorded121,021 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 EVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 121,021 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,530 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,482 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 38,066 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end seriously misaligned locking nut loose (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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VU18 EVW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 VU18 EVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU18 EVW?

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What year was VU18 EVW registered?

VU18 EVW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is VU18 EVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 EVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU18 EVW have outstanding finance?

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