2018 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · GM18 LHA
2018 Skoda Octavia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 71,566 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM18 LHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 71,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GM18 LHA 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 LHA) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GM18 LHA Mileage History
- 18/08/202349,484 mi
- 30/08/202456,930 mi+7,446 mi
- 12/08/202564,198 mi+7,268 mi
- 12/08/202564,200 mi+2 mi
- 03/08/202671,566 mi+7,366 mi
Average of roughly 7,464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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