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VU18 HWV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,065 mi
Last recorded46,065 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 HWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 46,065 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 40,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 33,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 30,543 miles

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 7 Mar 2023 28,223 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips across screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 23,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,174 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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VU18 HWV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VU18 HWV, 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 HWV?

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What year was VU18 HWV registered?

VU18 HWV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is VU18 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU18 HWV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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