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YH18 ZLE

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,605 mi
Last recorded61,605 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 ZLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 61,605 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 61,553 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 56,570 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Inner Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 52,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,530 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 40,530 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminating (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2022 32,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 25,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is at 2.5mm less than 1mm of legal tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2021 25,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is at 2.5mm less than 1mm of legal tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 ZLE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YH18 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

YH18 ZLE is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2018.

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The MOT history for YH18 ZLE 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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