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GC17 LKY

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,498 mi
Last recorded130,498 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 LKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 107,614 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shocks misted of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arms rear bushes starting to perish & separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing & stepping on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing & stepping on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2025 107,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both shocks misted of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, lower arms rear bushes starting to perish & separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing & stepping on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing & stepping on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 91,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread below 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven on outer edge, perishing in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,942 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 73,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,251 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped, worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped worn on edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 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 LKY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LKY, 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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GC17 LKY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2017.

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