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GL18 EEF

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,817 mi
Last recorded136,817 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 EEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 136,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 125,450 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 125,450 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 111,947 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,931 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2022 80,332 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 56,243 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 26,209 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 15,225 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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GL18 EEF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL18 EEF, 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 GL18 EEF registered?

GL18 EEF is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is GL18 EEF safe to buy?

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