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CV18 YFL

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,537 mi
Last recorded167,537 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 YFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 167,537 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 151,843 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 151,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 149,242 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 134,759 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 117,968 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 104,679 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 104,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 91,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 67,884 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,012 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 48,869 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,761 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 29,649 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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CV18 YFL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CV18 YFL, 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 CV18 YFL registered?

CV18 YFL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2018.

Is CV18 YFL safe to buy?

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