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MT18 ZDJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,390 mi
Last recorded186,390 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 ZDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 186,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 156,276 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack from bottom centre to offside front upper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal clicks when held fully down during brake roller test

Fail 3 May 2023 156,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack from bottom centre to offside front upper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal clicks when held fully down during brake roller test

Pass 16 May 2022 132,864 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 132,864 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 103,580 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both near side and offside ()

Fail 20 May 2021 103,580 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both near side and offside ()

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 ZDJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZDJ, 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 ZDJ registered?

MT18 ZDJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2018.

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