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GD17 TXT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,526 mi
Last recorded181,526 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 181,526 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 150,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 124,632 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 116,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,291 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 87,291 miles

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

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))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,948 miles
Pass 29 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 TXT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

GD17 TXT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2017.

Is GD17 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD17 TXT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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