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GD18 PWL

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 PWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 81,098 miles

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

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both. ()

Fail 15 Apr 2026 81,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Bearing not tested. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure.

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both. ()

Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 80 percent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 80 percent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 71,453 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 80 percent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 80 percent (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil level low

Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil on min

Fail 22 Apr 2024 61,274 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil on min

Pass 11 May 2023 51,365 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2023 51,365 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil on min

Pass 9 May 2022 41,834 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2021 33,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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GD18 PWL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GD18 PWL, 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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GD18 PWL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 June 2018.

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