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GM18 LCG

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,920 mi
Last recorded105,920 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM18 LCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 105,920 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 93,989 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 93,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 80,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 66,454 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders.

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

Offside front outer brake pad wearing low.

Pass 7 Oct 2022 54,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 41,569 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,628 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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GM18 LCG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GM18 LCG, 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 GM18 LCG registered?

GM18 LCG is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is GM18 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM18 LCG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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