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YA18 OZW

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,257 mi
Last recorded68,257 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 OZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 68,257 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,724 miles

Brake pedal travel and also clicks/clunk's under load requires investigation, maybe linked to pads worn down?

Engine coolant now OVER full

Fail 13 Jun 2023 54,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator See photos (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator See photos (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick See photos (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick See photos (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs slightly worn but would require wheel removal for closer inspection see photos

Brake pedal travel and also clicks/clunk's under load requires investigation, maybe linked to pads worn down?

Engine coolant below minimum

Engine oil service lit on dashboard

Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,903 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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YA18 OZW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA18 OZW, 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 YA18 OZW registered?

YA18 OZW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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