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BF18 ZLE

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,336 mi
Last recorded95,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 ZLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 95,336 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 95,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 90,526 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 86,063 miles

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

Offside o/s underbody plastics damaged.

Pass 23 Feb 2023 79,883 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid on engine undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody plastics damaged.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 66,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,527 miles

emissions tested no value recorded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 48,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

emissions tested no value recorded

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 ZLE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF18 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

BF18 ZLE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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