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GF17 YMV

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

300,013 mi
Last recorded300,013 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 300,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2026 296,766 miles

Hand brake has travel

Pass 15 Jan 2025 267,214 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 221,400 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 221,400 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 May 2023 220,638 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 170,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 133,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 97,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 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 YMV 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 70%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

GF17 YMV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is GF17 YMV safe to buy?

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