SKODA OCTAVIA GL18EFJ has 12 MOTs

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This 2018 SKODA OCTAVIA has Passed 7 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2020

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 257,453 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 13:56.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 14th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

GL18EFJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 2026257,453 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202414TH OCTOBER 2025227,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Mounting Damaged But Not To Excess Lower Stabiliser Bush In Subframe (oil Contamination) (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 2024227,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Mounting Damaged But Not To Excess Lower Stabiliser Bush In Subframe (oil Contamination) (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH APRIL 202418TH APRIL 2025208,143 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED18TH APRIL 2024208,143 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202326TH OCTOBER 2024189,322 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2023189,322 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202226TH OCTOBER 2023148,671 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 2022148,671 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202126TH OCTOBER 2022108,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 2021108,436 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Light Corrosion Of Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202026TH OCTOBER 202168,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Slight Pitting On Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL18EFJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 58% | MOT Failure Rate: 42%

GL18EFJ MOT Comments

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GL18EFJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 257,453 miles | Average yearly mileage: 36,779 miles

GL18EFJ FAQs

This Skoda Octavia with registration GL18EFJ was manufactured on Wednesday 25th April 2018 so it is currently 8 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 257,453 miles, so this Skoda has travelled an average of 36,779 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 12 MOTs on record for this Skoda Octavia beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2020. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GL18EFJ has a 58% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Skoda Octavia has had 27 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 Major, 3 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Skoda Octavia is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does GL18EFJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 GL18EFJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL18EFJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 GL18EFJ does have Tax. Read more

When does GL18EFJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL18EFJ will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GL18EFJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL18EFJ will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 14th October 2026. Read more

When did GL18EFJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL18EFJ was on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 13:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL18EFJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for GL18EFJ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GL18EFJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for GL18EFJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 58% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL18EFJ?

GL18EFJ is registered as a 2018 Skoda Octavia. Read more

How many miles has GL18EFJ done?

The odometer reading for GL18EFJ at the last MOT in October 2025 was 257,453 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 36,779 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL18EFJ?

The vehicle GL18EFJ was manufactured in 2018 so it is currently 8 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 25th April 2018. Read more

What colour is GL18EFJ?

The official colour of GL18EFJ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GL18EFJ have?

GL18EFJ has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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