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GC17 FUM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

287,693 mi
Last recorded287,693 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 287,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 249,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 249,993 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 230,254 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2022 205,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 184,829 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 184,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 159,524 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 139,050 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,819 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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GC17 FUM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

GC17 FUM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is GC17 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 FUM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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