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GC17 LFN

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

72,268 mi
Last recorded72,268 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 LFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 72,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 23 Dec 2024 72,268 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Dec 2023 63,012 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 63,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,339 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 5 Jan 2022 45,192 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 45,192 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 36,313 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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 LFN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

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

Is GC17 LFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 LFN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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