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YH18 ZLU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,275 mi
Last recorded70,275 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,275 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 70,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 58,334 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 50,658 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))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 50,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 43,999 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 36,560 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 36,560 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 30,631 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 ZLU 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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

YH18 ZLU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2018.

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