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GL18 OVD

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 OVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 74,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,042 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 May 2024 57,442 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 49,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 6 May 2022 40,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 32,372 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 32,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 OVD is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL18 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

GL18 OVD is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is GL18 OVD safe to buy?

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