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GJ17 AEG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,935 mi
Last recorded40,935 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 AEG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 40,935 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 36,200 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 36,200 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 31,764 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 29,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 29,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (marked) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 28,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,380 miles

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

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

Rear rear wiper blade worn and washer inop

Fail 26 Mar 2021 27,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear wiper blade worn and washer inop

Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,095 miles

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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GJ17 AEG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 999cc petrol 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 GJ17 AEG, 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 GJ17 AEG registered?

GJ17 AEG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is GJ17 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ17 AEG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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