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GJ18 CBV

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,862 mi
Last recorded82,862 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 CBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 82,862 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 82,862 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 72,653 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,825 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 58,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 36,529 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2022 36,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,593 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 27,593 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken sign of water within (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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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GJ18 CBV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White 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 GJ18 CBV, 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 GJ18 CBV registered?

GJ18 CBV is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is GJ18 CBV safe to buy?

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