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CY17 GKG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,069 mi
Last recorded137,069 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY17 GKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 137,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 137,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 134,382 miles

Central Front bush worn

Front Both shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure Mudguard damaged ()

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

rear suspension frame area corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 134,238 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to timing belt damaged (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced crash bar loose (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor crumpled (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear under cover hanging down

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

timing belt cover broken

Pass 16 May 2023 134,175 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 134,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 131,358 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 122,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,599 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 113,596 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 85,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (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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CY17 GKG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CY17 GKG, 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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CY17 GKG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2017.

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