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P8 GWT

2018 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,771 mi
Last recorded65,771 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 GWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 65,771 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2025 147,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 58,396 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 58,396 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 133,048 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 133,048 miles

Rear Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 132,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2024 54,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 116,344 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,478 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,173 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 39,760 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,501 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,552 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 58,551 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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P8 GWT is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P8 GWT, 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 P8 GWT registered?

P8 GWT is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2018.

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