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YA18 OZX

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,177 mi
Last recorded77,177 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,177 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone B damage within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 77,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level close to minimum!

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone B damage within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 66,674 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone B damage within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 66,673 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone B damage within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 56,444 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Wing and bumper corner has slight damage

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone B damage within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 56,444 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Wing and bumper corner has slight damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen damaged in Zone B damage within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,705 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped in Zone B damage within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 46,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped in Zone B damage within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 37,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 29,431 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 OZX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OZX, 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 OZX registered?

YA18 OZX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2018.

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