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GD17 VUJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD17 VUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 92,052 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 80,820 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 80,820 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 71,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,382 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 61,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2022 54,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished 205/5516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 36,011 miles

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

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 VUJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

GD17 VUJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2017.

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