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MT18 ZFB

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,584 mi
Last recorded153,584 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 ZFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 153,584 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 132,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 102,750 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 62,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,849 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 24,091 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 24,090 miles

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 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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre blade ()

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

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 ZFB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 MT18 ZFB, 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 ZFB registered?

MT18 ZFB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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