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3 LHW

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 LHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 55,194 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,283 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2022 37,281 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn/suggest replace (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 22,757 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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3 LHW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3 LHW, 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 3 LHW registered?

3 LHW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is 3 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 LHW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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