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YM18 YLD

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,880 mi
Last recorded59,880 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM18 YLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 59,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2026 59,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 51,905 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,840 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 35,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 28,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 19,056 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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YM18 YLD is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM18 YLD, 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 YM18 YLD registered?

YM18 YLD is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2018.

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The MOT history for YM18 YLD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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