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GK17 BYY

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 BYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 92,083 miles

Nearside front shock absorber is leaking.

Oil leaks.

Fail 16 Dec 2025 92,083 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front shock absorber is leaking.

Nearside rear tyre is worn low (3mm), is bald on the edges and is punctured.

Oil leaks.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

TPMS light is on.

Pass 21 Dec 2024 82,894 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 74,604 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 14 Dec 2022 63,572 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 52,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 45,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 36,969 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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GK17 BYY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 GK17 BYY, 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 GK17 BYY registered?

GK17 BYY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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The MOT history for GK17 BYY 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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