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GD66 WYB

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,938 mi
Last recorded66,938 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD66 WYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,352 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 55,240 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 47,430 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 47,430 miles

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished also nail 205/55/16 poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 40,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over fail limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,137 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 12 Jan 2021 30,180 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 30,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 26,816 miles

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

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))

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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GD66 WYB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD66 WYB, 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 GD66 WYB registered?

GD66 WYB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2017.

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