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GL17 YSE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,503 mi
Last recorded91,503 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 YSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 91,503 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 90,934 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 90,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,949 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 86,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 134,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,239 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 74,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 59,630 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

N/S O/S REAR TYRES HAS NAIL IN THEM

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Oct 2020 59,431 miles

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

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

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

N/S O/S REAR TYRES HAS NAIL IN THEM

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON DASH

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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 YSE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

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

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