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WP18 ULZ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,034 mi
Last recorded159,034 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP18 ULZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 159,034 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 159,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,134 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 138,133 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components suspension arm and subframe has significant damage (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 129,113 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 129,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 97,508 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 68,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 39,525 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,069 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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WP18 ULZ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP18 ULZ, 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

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What year was WP18 ULZ registered?

WP18 ULZ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is WP18 ULZ safe to buy?

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