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FH18 GBV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,230 mi
Last recorded110,230 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 GBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 110,230 miles

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

air bag lamp had it switched off

Pass 19 Aug 2024 95,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,448 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,032 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 54,379 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f dip not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre below (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f outer pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to register

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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FH18 GBV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 FH18 GBV, 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 FH18 GBV registered?

FH18 GBV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is FH18 GBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH18 GBV 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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