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GD18 ZFW

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,318 mi
Last recorded70,318 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 ZFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,318 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,244 miles

Under trays fitted obscured some components for inspection

Fail 7 Jul 2025 61,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscured some components for inspection

Pass 6 Jul 2024 53,369 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 45,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,527 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,608 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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GD18 ZFW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 999cc 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 ZFW, 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

How do I check the history of GD18 ZFW?

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What year was GD18 ZFW registered?

GD18 ZFW is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is GD18 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD18 ZFW 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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