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GC17 APU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

254,124 mi
Last recorded254,124 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 APU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 254,124 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 221,698 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 221,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 200,015 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 174,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 117,852 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 101,538 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,844 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,198 miles

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

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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GC17 APU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GC17 APU, 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 GC17 APU registered?

GC17 APU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2017.

Is GC17 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 APU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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