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GJ17 AEM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,341 mi
Last recorded55,341 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 AEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,341 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 49,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 47,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 45,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 42,851 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall, tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 AEM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEM, 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 GJ17 AEM registered?

GJ17 AEM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is GJ17 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ17 AEM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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