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GJ18 FGP

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

248,935 mi
Last recorded248,935 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 FGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 248,935 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 248,759 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 241,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 231,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 220,837 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 211,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 198,840 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 160,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 114,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 68,868 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 68,868 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 14,592 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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GJ18 FGP is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ18 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

GJ18 FGP is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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