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GF17 MVW

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,540 mi
Last recorded80,540 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 MVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 80,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 68,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 68,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 62,489 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 56,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 50,139 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 50,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 45,050 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 45,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,180 miles
Pass 2 Apr 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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GF17 MVW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF17 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

GF17 MVW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2017.

Is GF17 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 MVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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