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GF17 MSX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,788 mi
Last recorded188,788 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 MSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 188,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 165,761 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 165,366 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 8 Feb 2020 90,358 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 49,175 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 13,402 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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GF17 MSX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF17 MSX, 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 GF17 MSX registered?

GF17 MSX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2017.

Is GF17 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 MSX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF17 MSX have outstanding finance?

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