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GK17 CDE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

318,159 mi
Last recorded318,159 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 CDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 318,159 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 318,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs lamp on dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp/abs lamp on dash (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable too move either headlight beam pattern up or down (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seatbelt not able to retract on its own or with minimal help due too trims insecure and stopping the belt from retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play exssesive movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure not bolted down brackets snapped (4.1.1 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpm lamp illuminated on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached exssesive movement on osf bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 302,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 302,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 280,975 miles

Front Slight play both inner rack joints

Fail 18 Feb 2025 280,962 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Slight play both inner rack joints

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 251,041 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 10 Mar 2023 224,683 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 219,624 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 197,374 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 177,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 162,584 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 139,031 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 83,058 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,326 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 12,418 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 CDE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

GK17 CDE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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