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YJ18 ZCO

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,912 mi
Last recorded86,912 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 ZCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 86,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Starting to Crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM + Perished on Sidewall. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM + Perished on Sidewall. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily Worn, Scored + Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 76,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 56,809 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 40,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2021 24,984 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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YJ18 ZCO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ18 ZCO, 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 ZCO registered?

YJ18 ZCO is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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