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ST18 HDY

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,393 mi
Last recorded87,393 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 HDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 87,393 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Apr 2026 87,390 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle Main Bush Excessively Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main Axle Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 76,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake Pads Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc Slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc Slightly Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Apr 2024 66,568 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear plate delaminated. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both inner and outer sections of tyre structure have failed resulting in centre tread band bulging. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge to centre section of tyre resulting in tread depth below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,556 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 30,452 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 30,452 miles

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

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 slightly damaged (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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ST18 HDY 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 66.7%.

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 ST18 HDY, 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 ST18 HDY registered?

ST18 HDY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2018.

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