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GL17 SDY

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 SDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,174 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 84,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,464 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 65,174 miles

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 56,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 46,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens slightly condensed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre tread ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner tread ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jul 2020 34,792 miles
Pass 25 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 SDY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

GL17 SDY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2017.

Is GL17 SDY safe to buy?

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