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GC18 NCX

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,984 mi
Last recorded171,984 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 NCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 171,984 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 156,653 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 134,446 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 134,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 107,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive belly pan fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 81,654 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive belly pan fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 81,654 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive belly pan fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 54,874 miles

emissions too clean to register

large stonechips in windscreen

o/s front shock starting to weep

Fail 26 May 2021 54,874 miles

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

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

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

emissions too clean to register

large stonechips in windscreen

o/s front shock starting to weep

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 NCX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GC18 NCX, 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 NCX registered?

GC18 NCX is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is GC18 NCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 NCX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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