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WV18 ZWR

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,645 mi
Last recorded86,645 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV18 ZWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 86,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 86,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge, Area Marked - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner Edge & Close to Legal Limit - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 74,975 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge(s) - Both Sides, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,476 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,733 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 34,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 23,360 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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WV18 ZWR is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 WV18 ZWR, 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 WV18 ZWR registered?

WV18 ZWR is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is WV18 ZWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV18 ZWR 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.

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