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GJ17 AET

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

235,269 mi
Last recorded235,269 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 AET
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 235,269 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 235,269 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 201,480 miles

Front FRONT UNDER TRAY MISSING RADIATOR EXPOSED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 201,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front FRONT UNDER TRAY MISSING RADIATOR EXPOSED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HAS A BULB OUT (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 160,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower rad mounts missing

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

Nearside Front bolt loose on crash member

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 160,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower rad mounts missing

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

Nearside Front bolt loose on crash member

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,207 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 117,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 AET is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AET, 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 AET registered?

GJ17 AET is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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