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YJ18 ZKF

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,927 mi
Last recorded116,927 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 ZKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 116,927 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 116,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear badly scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 101,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,327 miles

Front Coolant leak Coolant leaking from the front of the engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on the inner edge but not to the cords yet. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 65,849 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 50,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre feathered

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 35,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 ZKF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKF, 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 ZKF registered?

YJ18 ZKF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2018.

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