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KV18 GXY

2018 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,360 mi
Last recorded83,360 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV18 GXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 83,360 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 83,360 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 76,262 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 66,161 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front and offside front very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight scratching to windscreen/ drivers side

Pass 31 May 2023 51,946 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers have a very slight weep of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 35,689 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shockers have slight weeping of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 24,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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KV18 GXY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KV18 GXY, 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 KV18 GXY registered?

KV18 GXY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is KV18 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV18 GXY 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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