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GC17 UYO

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,171 mi
Last recorded134,171 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 UYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 134,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 135,322 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 135,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,745 miles

engine cover broken under side

Fail 18 Jul 2022 121,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover broken under side

Pass 2 Aug 2021 101,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 101,609 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,501 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing

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 UYO is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

GC17 UYO is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is GC17 UYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 UYO 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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