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GM17 SXA

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,208 mi
Last recorded98,208 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 SXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 98,208 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 98,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 89,226 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has 2 small cracks to the glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front tpms light is on the dash

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush insert is starting to separate from its bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has 2 cuts to the tread non deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily cracked between the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,134 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 80,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted abs wire touching brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose in contact with badly repaired abs wiring

Pass 27 Jun 2023 72,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

tpml on

Fail 27 Jun 2023 72,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

tpml on

Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,770 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted, Can not inspect full underside of the Vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,245 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,742 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 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 SXA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GM17 SXA, 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 SXA registered?

GM17 SXA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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