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AJ18 FYG

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,566 mi
Last recorded138,566 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 FYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 138,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 125,633 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 125,598 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating NSF osf (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,024 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 65,017 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

TPMS warning ON vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 19,327 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting on both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

rear screen wash not working (blocked ?)

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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AJ18 FYG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AJ18 FYG, 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 AJ18 FYG registered?

AJ18 FYG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2018.

Is AJ18 FYG safe to buy?

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