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DK18 TYW

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,636 mi
Last recorded182,636 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK18 TYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 182,636 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 174,665 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 174,665 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

brake fluid dirty

Pass 27 Nov 2023 144,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear light damaged and taped up

Pass 10 Nov 2022 112,646 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 69,772 miles

Emissions tested and passed, readings too low to be registered by DSM

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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DK18 TYW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK18 TYW, 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 DK18 TYW registered?

DK18 TYW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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