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BC17 GDJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

179,026 mi
Last recorded179,026 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 GDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2026 179,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 164,647 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 133,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 133,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 94,915 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,326 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,526 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,978 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 38,090 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 37,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 37,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 15,460 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 13,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 3,338 miles

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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BC17 GDJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC17 GDJ, 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 BC17 GDJ registered?

BC17 GDJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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