2018 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · DE18 FVB
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 91,043 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE18 FVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 91,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE18 FVB 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 (DE18 FVB) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
DE18 FVB Mileage History
- 20/04/202248,927 mi
- 20/04/202360,422 mi+11,495 mi
- 12/04/202472,534 mi+12,112 mi
- 15/04/202580,890 mi+8,356 mi
- 08/04/202691,043 mi+10,153 mi
Average of roughly 10,617 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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