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GC18 AKF

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

284,422 mi
Last recorded284,422 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 AKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 284,422 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 233,718 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 177,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 128,053 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 128,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,032 miles

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

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

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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GC18 AKF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GC18 AKF, 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 GC18 AKF registered?

GC18 AKF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is GC18 AKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 AKF shows 6 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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