2018 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · SD18 BZL
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 203,757 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD18 BZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 203,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD18 BZL 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 (SD18 BZL) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread distorted (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
SD18 BZL Mileage History
- 18/04/2023134,276 mi
- 12/04/2024161,615 mi+27,339 mi
- 16/04/2024161,896 mi+281 mi
- 24/03/2025190,318 mi+28,422 mi
- 20/03/2026203,757 mi+13,439 mi
Average of roughly 23,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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