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GC17 FUY

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,873 mi
Last recorded122,873 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 FUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 122,873 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 122,751 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 76,120 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 165,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 114,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 55,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 12,759 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 FUY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GC17 FUY, 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 FUY registered?

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

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