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GC17 GZY

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,209 mi
Last recorded53,209 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 GZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 46,720 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 46,720 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Stalk (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 41,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2023 36,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 30,947 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 23,536 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 GZY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GZY, 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 GZY registered?

GC17 GZY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2017.

Is GC17 GZY safe to buy?

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