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YD18 GVA

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,931 mi
Last recorded82,931 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 GVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 82,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 82,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 73,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,861 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 44,980 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen - taxi licence in drivers view

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 44,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake stiff operation

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

Nearside Front windscreen - taxi licence in drivers view

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

No oil on dipstick

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 28,430 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 24,011 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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YD18 GVA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 YD18 GVA, 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 YD18 GVA registered?

YD18 GVA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2018.

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The MOT history for YD18 GVA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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