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GL17 HTJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,590 mi
Last recorded248,590 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 HTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 248,590 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover

engine damp with oil

under tray

Pass 5 Mar 2025 222,501 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 222,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 208,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 194,433 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 194,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 181,762 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 181,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 166,111 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 165,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 20 Oct 2022 148,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2022 148,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 120,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted,coolant slightly low,

Fail 17 Mar 2022 120,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under tray fitted,coolant slightly low,

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,519 miles

Engine Undertray & Undersides covers fitted.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,448 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 66,448 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 66,175 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour different colours (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured drivers footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,554 miles

under the vehicle fitted tray

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 HTJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HTJ, 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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GL17 HTJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2017.

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