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GL17 MZT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

220,431 mi
Last recorded220,431 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 MZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 220,431 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy during road test not resulting in any excess movement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray oil contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 210,826 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 210,687 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 206,658 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 206,654 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 198,761 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 198,756 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 198,159 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 198,123 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 182,806 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 182,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 181,851 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 150,676 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,051 miles
Pass 24 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 MZT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT registered?

GL17 MZT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 May 2017.

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