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GL17 DKK

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,903 mi
Last recorded86,903 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 DKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 86,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,511 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deterioated (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,071 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 62,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R, N/S/R & N/S/F ()

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All have small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall slight cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,424 miles

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

Pass 6 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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GL17 DKK 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 GL17 DKK, 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 GL17 DKK registered?

GL17 DKK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2017.

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