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GM18 UYA

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,627 mi
Last recorded51,627 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM18 UYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 51,627 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2026 51,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2025 45,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 38,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 33,947 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 27,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 21,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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GM18 UYA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,498cc 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 UYA, 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 UYA registered?

GM18 UYA is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is GM18 UYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM18 UYA 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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