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FA18 CYY

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,581 mi
Last recorded258,581 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 CYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 258,581 miles

Nearside Rear service & hand brake low eff due to adjustment.

Fail 30 Jul 2026 258,459 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear service & hand brake low eff due to adjustment.

Pass 19 Jan 2026 232,983 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 232,565 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 207,946 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 185,998 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 160,903 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,790 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,289 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,558 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 82,558 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 33,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 28,246 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 28,246 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FA18 CYY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FA18 CYY, 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 FA18 CYY registered?

FA18 CYY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is FA18 CYY safe to buy?

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