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FM17 GXR

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,600 mi
Last recorded49,600 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 GXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 49,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 45,819 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 41,588 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,160 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 37,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 32,796 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 27,268 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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FM17 GXR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM17 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.

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What year was FM17 GXR registered?

FM17 GXR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2017.

Is FM17 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 GXR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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