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MF18 NDU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,600 mi
Last recorded96,600 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF18 NDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 96,600 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,274 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2025 79,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 slight corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight perished also approx 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 61,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,857 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 27,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (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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MF18 NDU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MF18 NDU, 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 MF18 NDU registered?

MF18 NDU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2018.

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