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MT18 YBF

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,120 mi
Last recorded148,120 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 YBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 148,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 123,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft c.v. joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2023 188,042 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 166,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2022 148,975 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 126,065 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,036 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 107,036 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 93,104 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 93,103 miles

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

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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MT18 YBF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MT18 YBF, 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 MT18 YBF registered?

MT18 YBF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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