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BD18 YCW

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,819 mi
Last recorded84,819 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 YCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 84,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 84,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 70,940 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 57,765 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 45,055 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 33,255 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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BD18 YCW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD18 YCW, 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 BD18 YCW?

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What year was BD18 YCW registered?

BD18 YCW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2018.

Is BD18 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 YCW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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