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GD17 DXF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

380,683 mi
Last recorded380,683 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD17 DXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 380,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 7 May 2026 380,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction codes cleared, no repairs carried out, ok at time of test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Oct 2025 359,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush just ok (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp dim, just ok

Pass 7 May 2025 336,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 314,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 314,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 272,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 247,559 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 228,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 190,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 166,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 150,112 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,447 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,122 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,193 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,672 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 13,466 miles

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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GD17 DXF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GD17 DXF, 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 GD17 DXF registered?

GD17 DXF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2017.

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The MOT history for GD17 DXF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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