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A7 XTJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,796 mi
Last recorded207,796 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 XTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 207,796 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 155,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,547 miles

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

Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened hand brake lever stiff to pull on (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,133 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 37,000 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 37,000 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,649 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Wipers smear.

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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A7 XTJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A7 XTJ, 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

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What year was A7 XTJ registered?

A7 XTJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is A7 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 XTJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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