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GC17 OSP

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,311 mi
Last recorded58,311 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 OSP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 58,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 58,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 47,712 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 47,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,147 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 37,414 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 37,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,136 miles

Front front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Offside Front tyre outer edge perishing slightly

Offside Rear reflector cracked

Rear brake discs corroding on outer faces

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 OSP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

GC17 OSP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2017.

Is GC17 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 OSP 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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