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GD17 JPF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

249,337 mi
Last recorded249,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD17 JPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 249,337 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 231,538 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2024 231,492 miles

Driver's airbag missing Knee Bag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 1.09 recorded (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 205,897 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 189,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 159,573 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 149,413 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen chipped (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 149,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen chipped (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 100,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,200 miles

under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

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 JPF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD17 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

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

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