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GC17 UJS

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,512 mi
Last recorded53,512 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 53,512 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 51,117 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S. Pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 48,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 48,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 43,423 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 41,929 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,441 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,650 miles

Oil leak Oil laying in engine undertray ()

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 UJS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJS, 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 UJS registered?

GC17 UJS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2017.

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