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GC17 UKT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,765 mi
Last recorded156,765 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 156,765 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 156,760 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2024 143,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 137,965 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,878 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 116,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,176 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 UKT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKT, 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

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What year was GC17 UKT registered?

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

Is GC17 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 UKT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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