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GD17 DYF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,524 miles

front/rear subframes corroded

suspension units corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 73,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,357 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,241 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 52,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 39,780 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020

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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 DYF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DYF, 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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How do I check the history of GD17 DYF?

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What year was GD17 DYF registered?

GD17 DYF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2017.

Is GD17 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD17 DYF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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