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GL18 AVY

2018 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

310,560 mi
Last recorded310,560 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Superb55,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 AVY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 310,560 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER PANNELS FITTED

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect AND MIST (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 16 Dec 2025 310,560 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER PANNELS FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect AND MIST (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Dec 2024 280,347 miles

Coolant leak ()

OIL LEAK

Fail 17 Dec 2024 280,347 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 259,037 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 240,213 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Apr 2023 240,213 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 13 Apr 2022 195,707 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 195,707 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 135,622 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))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Apr 2021 135,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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GL18 AVY is a 2018 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 55,084 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 Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL18 AVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 8 years old, this Skoda Superb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL18 AVY registered?

GL18 AVY is a 2018 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is GL18 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 AVY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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