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GC17 JGX

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,766 mi
Last recorded194,766 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 JGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 194,766 miles

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

Nearside Front lamp damaged in bumper

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 169,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats folded down covered over can nut fully check seat belts

Fail 8 Jan 2024 169,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades wearing (3.4 (b) (i))

rear seats folded down covered over can nut fully check seat belts

Pass 21 Dec 2022 143,726 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low tyre pressure light on

nearside front fog light damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 115,769 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 83,851 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 83,846 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 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 JGX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

GC17 JGX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2017.

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