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GM18 YFP

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,647 mi
Last recorded141,647 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM18 YFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 141,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (20/18)Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (20/18)Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 67,120 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 67,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 49,069 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 48,974 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 46,102 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 YFP is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

GM18 YFP is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2018.

Is GM18 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM18 YFP 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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