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GM18 VVZ

2018 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,238 mi
Last recorded52,238 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,238 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 52,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,190 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 45,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,543 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 42,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 35,817 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 VVZ 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 VVZ, 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 VVZ registered?

GM18 VVZ is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is GM18 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM18 VVZ 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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