2018 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · AK18 HGD
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 49,175 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK18 HGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 49,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK18 HGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Skoda Octavia (AK18 HGD) between March 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AK18 HGD Mileage History
- 29/03/202215,050 mi
- 04/04/202317,882 mi+2,832 mi
- 02/08/202446,961 km
- 12/08/202566,021 km+19,060 km
- 07/08/202649,175 mi
Average of roughly 7,829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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