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MF18 UTU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,885 mi
Last recorded100,885 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF18 UTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 100,885 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,268 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 92,265 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 78,298 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,330 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 59,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area less than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 44,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage to the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area less than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

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 UTU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

MF18 UTU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is MF18 UTU safe to buy?

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