2018 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · GM18 LDL
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.5L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 54,609 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM18 LDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 54,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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GM18 LDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Skoda Octavia (GM18 LDL) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GM18 LDL Mileage History
- 28/05/202446,372 mi
- 28/05/202446,375 mi+3 mi
- 27/05/202549,425 mi+3,050 mi
- 03/06/202654,609 mi+5,184 mi
- 03/06/202654,609 mi
Average of roughly 4,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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