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BL18 GDF

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,836 mi
Last recorded102,836 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 GDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 102,836 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 89,330 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 89,328 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))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 74,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2023 61,619 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 48,717 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 36,235 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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BL18 GDF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL18 GDF, 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 BL18 GDF registered?

BL18 GDF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is BL18 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 GDF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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