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GD18 VNV

2018 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,866 mi
Last recorded40,866 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 VNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 40,866 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking heavily on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 40,759 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has a small cut on the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking heavily on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 31,556 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 23,206 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2023 22,973 miles

underside covered

Pass 25 May 2022 22,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

underside components covered

Pass 28 May 2021 20,483 miles

underside components covered

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 VNV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,498cc petrol 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 GD18 VNV, 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 GD18 VNV registered?

GD18 VNV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2018.

Is GD18 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD18 VNV 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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