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GF68 GVU

2018 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,365 mi
Last recorded40,365 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF68 GVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 40,365 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 40,291 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 31,965 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 24,125 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 17,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 13,988 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

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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GF68 GVU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF68 GVU, 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 GF68 GVU?

You can check the full history of GF68 GVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF68 GVU registered?

GF68 GVU is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is GF68 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF68 GVU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF68 GVU have outstanding finance?

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