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GF17 RXC

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,283 mi
Last recorded70,283 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 RXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 70,283 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,196 miles

Ns outer sill is damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2025 64,162 miles

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

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

Ns outer sill is damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,108 miles

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

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

Ns outer sill is damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2023 52,384 miles

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

Ns outer sill is damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both treads are cracking and wearing slightly low on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,826 miles

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

Ns outer sill is damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and treads are wearing unevenly on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,044 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 35,042 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 30,363 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 RXC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF17 RXC?

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What year was GF17 RXC registered?

GF17 RXC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is GF17 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 RXC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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