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GM18 OLB

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,005 mi
Last recorded39,005 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM18 OLB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 39,005 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 39,001 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

brake master cylinder at minimum

Pass 4 Jul 2025 37,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 34,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 31,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 28,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 26,547 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 OLB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 GM18 OLB, 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 OLB registered?

GM18 OLB is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is GM18 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM18 OLB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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