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SD18 YYJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,219 mi
Last recorded135,219 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 YYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 135,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2026 118,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 104,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and overall low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 104,230 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and overall low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and overall low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 84,711 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 63,837 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 57,414 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 50,989 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 43,897 miles

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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SD18 YYJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD18 YYJ, 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 SD18 YYJ registered?

SD18 YYJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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The MOT history for SD18 YYJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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