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1898 PJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,204 mi
Last recorded44,204 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1898 PJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 44,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 37,740 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 35 19 88y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 31,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 25,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,575 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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1898 PJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1898 PJ, 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 1898 PJ registered?

1898 PJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is 1898 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1898 PJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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