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GL17 YRJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

301,026 mi
Last recorded301,026 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 YRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 301,026 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 301,026 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 282,157 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 273,864 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 247,903 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 218,824 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 218,813 miles

slight play in nsf link

Fail 1 Jul 2022 218,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low ns (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in nsf link

Pass 17 May 2021 177,089 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 176,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 143,711 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 97,679 miles

advice on slight oil leak osr shock

advice on slight oil leakunder engine

advice slight oil leak from shock osr

Fail 22 May 2019 92,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advice on slight oil leak osr shock

advice on slight oil leakunder engine

advice slight oil leak from shock osr

Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,396 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 33,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YRJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRJ, 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

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What year was GL17 YRJ registered?

GL17 YRJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2017.

Is GL17 YRJ safe to buy?

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