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GL17 HVW

2017 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,750 mi
Last recorded97,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 HVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 97,750 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 97,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 84,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 71,185 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,987 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))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 58,987 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2021 34,649 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 34,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,527 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 34,525 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,609 miles
Pass 16 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 HVW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

GL17 HVW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is GL17 HVW safe to buy?

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