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GM18 PFA

2018 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM18 PFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 102,240 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 87,841 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 77,344 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 77,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 66,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to tyre outer sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 PFA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc 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 PFA, 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 PFA registered?

GM18 PFA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2018.

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