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FM17 GYB

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,529 mi
Last recorded92,529 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 GYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,529 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 92,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 83,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 73,672 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 60,649 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 58,612 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 45,133 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,967 miles
Pass 6 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 GYB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FM17 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

FM17 GYB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2017.

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The MOT history for FM17 GYB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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