CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF17 YKJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1395cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,974 mi
Last recorded73,974 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF17 YKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 73,974 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 73,974 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 66,560 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 59,134 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 53,143 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 45,956 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2021 39,319 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 39,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 36,031 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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF17 YKJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 YKJ, 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 YKJ?

You can check the full history of GF17 YKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF17 YKJ registered?

GF17 YKJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2017.

Is GF17 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 YKJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF17 YKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF17 YKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.