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AJ18 KYA

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,473 mi
Last recorded103,473 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 KYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 103,473 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 88,517 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 74,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 60,928 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 48,844 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 34,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 KYA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol 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 AJ18 KYA, 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 KYA registered?

AJ18 KYA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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