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GL17 YRO

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,531 mi
Last recorded178,531 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 YRO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 178,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 169,941 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 161,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 159,877 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 159,865 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 143,778 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 142,160 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 142,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 114,067 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 87,249 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 54,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 41,989 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 41,989 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,078 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 30,078 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,510 miles
Pass 2 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 YRO is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

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

Is GL17 YRO safe to buy?

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