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YF18 JBU

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 JBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 87,168 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Sides

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 77,415 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Fail 6 Oct 2025 77,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 54,115 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,014 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 37,541 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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YF18 JBU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 999cc 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 YF18 JBU, 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 YF18 JBU registered?

YF18 JBU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is YF18 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 JBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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