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DF18 MDY

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,769 mi
Last recorded179,769 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 MDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 179,769 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 170,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 157,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 143,484 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 126,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,649 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 99,339 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,986 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 63,360 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords swapped from front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge swapped from front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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DF18 MDY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DF18 MDY, 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 DF18 MDY?

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What year was DF18 MDY registered?

DF18 MDY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is DF18 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF18 MDY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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