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SD18 YYR

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,552 mi
Last recorded122,552 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 YYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 122,552 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 106,530 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 106,529 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 77,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,180 miles

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2024 58,900 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 58,900 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 45,214 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 38,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,130 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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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SD18 YYR is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD18 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

SD18 YYR is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is SD18 YYR safe to buy?

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