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GJ17 WMW

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,296 mi
Last recorded77,296 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 WMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,296 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 64,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 56,858 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 56,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,344 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 41,070 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 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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GJ17 WMW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WMW, 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

How do I check the history of GJ17 WMW?

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What year was GJ17 WMW registered?

GJ17 WMW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2017.

Is GJ17 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ17 WMW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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