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GL17 WXS

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,509 mi
Last recorded81,509 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 WXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,509 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 58,938 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,942 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 33,324 miles

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Pass 30 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 WXS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS?

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What year was GL17 WXS registered?

GL17 WXS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2017.

Is GL17 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL17 WXS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL17 WXS have outstanding finance?

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