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GJ17 AFU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,569 mi
Last recorded89,569 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 AFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 89,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm---inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm---inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

tyre tread depth---nsr 3.8mm---osr 4.1mm

Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,380 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 70,244 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush showing some peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 59,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 50,916 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad thickness ---front 5.5mm----rear 5mm

Pass 4 Mar 2021 44,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm----inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm---inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

body undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

n/s/f---o/s/f---n/s/r---o/s/r tyres showing tread cracks/perishing [no visible ply/cords]

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 AFU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AFU, 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 AFU registered?

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

Is GJ17 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ17 AFU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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