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XX09 MAC

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,798 mi
Last recorded142,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX09 MAC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 142,798 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 142,798 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 125,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 125,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 102,874 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 102,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,526 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 73,525 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 24,891 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 24,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 3,450 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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XX09 MAC is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XX09 MAC, 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 XX09 MAC registered?

XX09 MAC is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2018.

Is XX09 MAC safe to buy?

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