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GD17 EAJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,167 mi
Last recorded158,167 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD17 EAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 158,167 miles

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

Under trays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2024 143,030 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2023 130,569 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn low

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2023 113,089 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2022 99,205 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 90,829 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 90,823 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears on inner wall exposed cords under inspection (205/55/R16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,159 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,709 miles

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

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 EAJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

GD17 EAJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2017.

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