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GM17 SZE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,373 mi
Last recorded84,373 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 SZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 84,373 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,463 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 74,461 miles

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

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF

Fail 14 Oct 2024 74,459 miles

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

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF

Pass 21 Jul 2023 66,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,256 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 32,289 miles

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

Pass 25 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 SZE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GM17 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

GM17 SZE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is GM17 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 SZE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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