2018 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · AJ18 BYN
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 239,015 km. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 239,015 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ18 BYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 239,015 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ18 BYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Skoda Octavia (AJ18 BYN) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”.
AJ18 BYN Odometer History
- 01/06/2023138,817 mi
- 02/06/2023138,817 mi
- 08/05/2024228,720 km
- 31/05/2025232,398 km+3,678 km
- 16/05/2026239,015 km+6,617 km
Average of roughly 33,889 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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