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GM17 VKW

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,273 mi
Last recorded147,273 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 VKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 147,273 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 117,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 87,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 115,015 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,908 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r perished and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 111,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r perished and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f and n/s/f wipers smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,844 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 74,844 miles

Position lamp not working o/s/f and n/s/f no difference between drl and side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f worn inner edges 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 64,252 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 63,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/f bald inner edges 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 11,380 miles

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 VKW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKW, 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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GM17 VKW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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