2018 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · EF18 OMU
2018 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 44,878 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF18 OMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 44,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF18 OMU 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 (EF18 OMU) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
EF18 OMU Mileage History
- 25/05/202226,417 mi
- 20/05/202334,398 mi+7,981 mi
- 22/05/202437,319 mi+2,921 mi
- 24/05/202541,228 mi+3,909 mi
- 05/06/202644,878 mi+3,650 mi
Average of roughly 4,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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