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AU17 GVT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,375 mi
Last recorded52,375 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 GVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 52,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 49,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 45,955 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 40,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 34,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has lost tread pattern on inner edge and starting to lose tread pattern on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

prop shaft rear rubber coupling dampener, metal ring just starting separate from rubber

Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,900 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall also has slight damage and is worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also split exposing cords in tread and has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 30,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AU17 GVT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 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 AU17 GVT, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU17 GVT registered?

AU17 GVT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AU17 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 GVT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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