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DA17 GNV

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

209,884 mi
Last recorded209,884 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 GNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 209,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 198,863 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 186,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2025 176,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 162,493 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 155,723 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,470 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,396 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 112,427 miles

Emission too clean

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,572 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 79,805 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

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

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

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,712 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 67,712 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020

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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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DA17 GNV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DA17 GNV, 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 DA17 GNV registered?

DA17 GNV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2017.

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