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GC17 LFY

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,530 mi
Last recorded109,530 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 109,530 miles

condensation inside nearside headlight

Fail 9 Sep 2025 109,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in the tread exposing cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres persihed and wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

condensation inside nearside headlight

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,208 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 62,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in the tread exposing cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,227 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,629 miles

Front front tyres on 3mm

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seats fitted in both rear seats , unable to check seat belts ()

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 LFY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GC17 LFY registered?

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

Is GC17 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 LFY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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