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GL17 YPW

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,082 mi
Last recorded256,082 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 YPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 256,082 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nut missing from tray at rear (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2026 251,978 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 236,718 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 236,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bolt to ball joint snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted caliper bolt loose and secured with silicone (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 216,265 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 216,196 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 177,295 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 147,078 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 116,290 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 116,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,457 miles
Pass 3 May 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 YPW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

GL17 YPW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2017.

Is GL17 YPW safe to buy?

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