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SD18 ZBV

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

260,575 mi
Last recorded260,575 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 ZBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 260,575 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 260,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine underside front to back covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 218,477 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 173,210 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 137,784 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 106,422 miles

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

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

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

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 ZBV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

SD18 ZBV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is SD18 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 ZBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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