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YP18 UWZ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,513 mi
Last recorded91,513 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP18 UWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 91,513 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 91,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 87,970 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,267 miles

Minor body damage to offside rear.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor bulge ,Inner wall. recc renew. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre tread , 2mm left.

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

Rear brake pads around 75% worn.

Pass 18 Dec 2023 70,361 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 58,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Dec 2021 37,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 29,622 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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YP18 UWZ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol 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 YP18 UWZ, 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 YP18 UWZ registered?

YP18 UWZ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is YP18 UWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP18 UWZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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