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YH18 XJV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,454 mi
Last recorded47,454 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 XJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 47,454 miles

Front pads are warn uneven 4-6MM

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 42,358 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 42,357 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 40,569 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 37,445 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,154 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,559 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 20,188 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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YH18 XJV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH18 XJV, 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 YH18 XJV registered?

YH18 XJV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is YH18 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH18 XJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH18 XJV have outstanding finance?

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