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GM17 SYA

2017 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,852 mi
Last recorded53,852 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 SYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 53,852 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 51,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 47,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Epc light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 41,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 41,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,405 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,477 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 SYA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

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

Is GM17 SYA safe to buy?

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