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GL17 MVU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,521 mi
Last recorded208,521 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 MVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 208,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 195,669 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 180,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 140,574 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 140,491 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front SUNVISOR IS BROKEN

Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,099 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 112,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 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 MVU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL17 MVU?

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What year was GL17 MVU registered?

GL17 MVU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is GL17 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL17 MVU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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