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GF17 MXR

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,091 mi
Last recorded200,091 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 200,091 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 188,150 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake slower to come on

Fail 7 Nov 2025 188,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake slower to come on

Pass 7 May 2025 176,137 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 176,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm excess fraying more than 2mm inward from edge (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 MXR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

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

Is GF17 MXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 MXR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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