2018 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · SJ18 HFR
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.5L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 108,876 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ18 HFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 108,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SJ18 HFR 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 (SJ18 HFR) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ18 HFR Mileage History
- 19/03/202489,272 mi
- 19/03/202489,272 mi
- 28/03/2025100,309 mi+11,037 mi
- 17/03/2026108,876 mi+8,567 mi
- 17/03/2026108,876 mi
Average of roughly 9,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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