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BF18 VFA

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,433 mi
Last recorded116,433 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 VFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 116,433 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 94,587 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,601 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 53,927 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 39,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 32,639 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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BF18 VFA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BF18 VFA, 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 BF18 VFA registered?

BF18 VFA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is BF18 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 VFA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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