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BW17 GXR

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,435 mi
Last recorded66,435 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 GXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 66,435 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm ish (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,618 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 50,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 39,799 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 39,796 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 29,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 22,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn low inner, outer edges & worn close to legal limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn low inner, outer edges & worn close to legal limit of 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated on dash. No signs of malfunction, illuminated due to loss of tyre pressure.

Pass 6 Feb 2020 17,413 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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BW17 GXR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BW17 GXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW17 GXR?

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What year was BW17 GXR registered?

BW17 GXR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is BW17 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 GXR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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