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GL17 TKX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,602 mi
Last recorded84,602 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 TKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 84,602 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 84,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 78,564 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 78,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 68,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (only just meet requirements of 1.5mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 62,763 miles

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Fail 7 Aug 2023 62,763 miles

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

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,571 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 47,142 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 32,814 miles

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

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 TKX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

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

Is GL17 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL17 TKX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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