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GC17 UKM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,741 mi
Last recorded85,741 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 UKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 85,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,707 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 67,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 59,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,798 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 34,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 UKM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

GC17 UKM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2017.

Is GC17 UKM safe to buy?

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