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GM17 NBB

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,020 mi
Last recorded55,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 NBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 55,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and dash-cam

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,985 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,932 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash-cam moved out of drivers view of the road

Pass 2 Jul 2021 38,989 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 38,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 36,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 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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GM17 NBB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GM17 NBB, 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 GM17 NBB registered?

GM17 NBB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is GM17 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 NBB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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