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YS18 VLU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,188 mi
Last recorded73,188 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 VLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,188 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,383 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 55,627 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,334 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,719 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 23,858 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,846 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 23,845 miles

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

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

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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YS18 VLU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc 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 YS18 VLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS18 VLU?

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What year was YS18 VLU registered?

YS18 VLU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is YS18 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS18 VLU 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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