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A5 SOY

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,616 mi
Last recorded74,616 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SOY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 72,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 70,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,123 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,578 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,257 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 52,316 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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A5 SOY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A5 SOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 SOY?

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What year was A5 SOY registered?

A5 SOY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2018.

Is A5 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 SOY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 SOY have outstanding finance?

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