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GL17 MWZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,475 mi
Last recorded111,475 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 111,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 111,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,623 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 95,623 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,282 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 91,075 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,709 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 73,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,844 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,300 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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GL17 MWZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

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

Is GL17 MWZ safe to buy?

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