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GC17 AUW

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,722 mi
Last recorded84,722 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 AUW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 84,722 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 84,721 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 74,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 74,434 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to leak from OSR calliper. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Contaminated with brake fluid from calliper leak. (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Leak from brake flexi hose connection. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 63,959 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 54,393 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 16 Feb 2022 42,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 35,125 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 35,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 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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GC17 AUW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AUW, 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 AUW registered?

GC17 AUW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2017.

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