CarVerify

Free Car Check

GC17 LLW

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,578 mi
Last recorded211,578 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 LLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 211,578 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 196,658 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 181,842 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 181,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 162,625 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,220 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 144,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 127,175 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 127,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 106,379 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 106,341 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,128 miles

accident damage to o/s/r sub frame mount

Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,266 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,209 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,876 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 65,525 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 65,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

engine has a oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2019 42,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,870 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 23,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 13,088 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GC17 LLW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LLW, 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

How do I check the history of GC17 LLW?

You can check the full history of GC17 LLW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GC17 LLW registered?

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

Is GC17 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 LLW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GC17 LLW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GC17 LLW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.