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GJ18 KNL

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

193,168 mi
Last recorded193,168 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 193,168 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2026 183,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2026 180,039 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 159,467 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin required 2-3000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 135,259 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 111,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin required 3-4000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 91,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,556 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 69,556 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 43,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 42,959 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,484 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 KNL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNL, 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 KNL registered?

GJ18 KNL is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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