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GGZ 8879

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,130 mi
Last recorded124,130 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGZ 8879
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 124,130 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 124,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 113,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 113,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 106,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 106,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 91,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,603 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 6 Sep 2022 80,603 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,850 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 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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GGZ 8879 is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GGZ 8879, 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

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What year was GGZ 8879 registered?

GGZ 8879 is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is GGZ 8879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGZ 8879 shows 12 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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