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SF18 YBE

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,927 mi
Last recorded78,927 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 YBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 78,927 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 78,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 70,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 54,828 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 38,906 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 33,021 miles

under trays fitted restricting access to testable items

Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 20,737 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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SF18 YBE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White 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 SF18 YBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF18 YBE registered?

SF18 YBE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is SF18 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF18 YBE 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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