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YT18 ZLY

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,339 mi
Last recorded51,339 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT18 ZLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 51,339 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 51,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 41,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 33,666 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 24,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 16,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 16,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall has a bulge 205/55R16 91V Continental 0218 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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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YT18 ZLY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT18 ZLY, 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 YT18 ZLY registered?

YT18 ZLY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is YT18 ZLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT18 ZLY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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