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CY18 GHU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,110 mi
Last recorded196,110 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY18 GHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 196,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2026 195,454 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 184,972 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 171,373 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 159,288 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 159,286 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 142,574 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,520 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 119,889 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 119,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,367 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,857 miles

minor chips in front screen

trims fitted so unable to fully see all testable items

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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CY18 GHU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CY18 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CY18 GHU?

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What year was CY18 GHU registered?

CY18 GHU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 August 2018.

Is CY18 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY18 GHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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