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GD66 XAL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,114 mi
Last recorded162,114 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD66 XAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 162,114 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 162,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched hose/pipe insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 156,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 145,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 86,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,056 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,557 miles

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 XAL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?

GD66 XAL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2017.

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