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BT18 NDF

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

226,080 mi
Last recorded226,080 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 NDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 226,080 miles

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

under tray's fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2026 226,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

under tray's fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2025 184,779 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 184,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 147,096 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,450 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 100,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,188 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 59,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 57,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,664 miles

Central THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Fail 1 Jun 2021 49,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

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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BT18 NDF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BT18 NDF, 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 BT18 NDF registered?

BT18 NDF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2018.

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