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AE18 YFJ

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,597 mi
Last recorded54,597 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 54,597 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 45,496 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 45,496 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 33,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 23,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 3mm of tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 13,615 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 13,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 10,501 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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AE18 YFJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 AE18 YFJ, 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 AE18 YFJ registered?

AE18 YFJ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is AE18 YFJ safe to buy?

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