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YJ18 RNL

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,144 mi
Last recorded195,144 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 RNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 195,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 181,566 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 160,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 138,211 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 111,925 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 85,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,259 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

no acceleration detected on smoke emissions test

un able to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2020 45,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre tread damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 5,284 miles

no acceleration detected on smoke emissions test

unable to fully inspect underside components due to plastic covers fitted

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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YJ18 RNL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ18 RNL, 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 YJ18 RNL registered?

YJ18 RNL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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