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GC18 NGU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,367 mi
Last recorded84,367 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 NGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 84,367 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,087 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread and cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 55,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread and cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,335 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

low screen wash showing on dash board pod

Fail 2 Aug 2023 41,335 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

low screen wash showing on dash board pod

Pass 3 Aug 2022 27,625 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 16,275 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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GC18 NGU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NGU, 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

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What year was GC18 NGU registered?

GC18 NGU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2018.

Is GC18 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 NGU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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