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GJ18 KMA

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 KMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 96,829 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres treads perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,823 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 71,022 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 71,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 56,418 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,978 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 42,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 KMA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KMA, 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 KMA registered?

GJ18 KMA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2018.

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