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WA18 YRJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

254,055 mi
Last recorded254,055 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA18 YRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 254,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 254,055 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 228,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 193,988 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 193,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 152,427 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 152,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached dented and a possible twist in tyre (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 116,333 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 116,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 90,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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WA18 YRJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 WA18 YRJ, 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 WA18 YRJ registered?

WA18 YRJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is WA18 YRJ safe to buy?

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