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WU18 UPX

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,490 mi
Last recorded116,490 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU18 UPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 116,490 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 116,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear perishing 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 99,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 90,190 miles

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

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,047 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 64,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,986 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 57,986 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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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WU18 UPX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU18 UPX, 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 WU18 UPX registered?

WU18 UPX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is WU18 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU18 UPX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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