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GX18 BYR

2018 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,114 mi
Last recorded87,114 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 BYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,114 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 87,099 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords showing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 72,646 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 54,828 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 35,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Jun 2021 26,614 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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GX18 BYR is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX18 BYR, 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 GX18 BYR registered?

GX18 BYR is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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