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GF17 RVN

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

322,447 mi
Last recorded322,447 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 322,447 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2025 322,445 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 303,701 miles

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 7 Oct 2024 302,738 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Oct 2023 278,741 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE SOFT PUMPED UP

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Oct 2022 247,411 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 201,514 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside UNDER TRAY DAMAGED HANGING DOWN

Fail 12 Oct 2021 201,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALLOY WHEEL IN BOOT FLAT SPARE FITTED

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside UNDER TRAY DAMAGED HANGING DOWN

Pass 9 Oct 2020 157,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 RVN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 GF17 RVN, 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 RVN registered?

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

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