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GF18 FPP

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

324,750 mi
Last recorded324,750 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 FPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 324,750 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2025 309,246 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective CRACKING

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Nov 2025 309,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective CRACKING

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted SMALL DENT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE SOFT

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Mar 2025 285,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 248,368 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 210,202 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 154,826 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 154,826 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Mar 2021 103,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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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GF18 FPP is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF18 FPP, 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 GF18 FPP registered?

GF18 FPP is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2018.

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