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FM17 GXY

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,321 mi
Last recorded125,321 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 GXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 125,321 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 124,958 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 124,958 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 118,631 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 118,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 110,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,413 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 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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FM17 GXY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

FM17 GXY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is FM17 GXY safe to buy?

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