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YJ18 ZHD

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 ZHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 53,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 51,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 48,988 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 46,340 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper smearing

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 46,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre inner edge deep showing code (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper smearing

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 43,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,201 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,428 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 ZHD is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YJ18 ZHD, 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 ZHD registered?

YJ18 ZHD is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2018.

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