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WN18 OVJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,335 mi
Last recorded232,335 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN18 OVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 232,335 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 221,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 198,679 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 177,691 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2024 173,634 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 173,633 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 153,207 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 153,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 153,001 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 129,732 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 105,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 77,638 miles

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

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

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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WN18 OVJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WN18 OVJ, 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 WN18 OVJ registered?

WN18 OVJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is WN18 OVJ safe to buy?

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