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GF17 YOE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,261 mi
Last recorded243,261 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 243,261 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake has low efficiency n/s

Pass 27 Feb 2024 218,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 218,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 218,683 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 217,685 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 177,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 141,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 105,517 miles
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 YOE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

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

Is GF17 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF17 YOE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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