MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall (NON REPAIRABLE) ()
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged on the side edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GM17 VLV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VLV, 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 VLV registered?
GM17 VLV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2017.
Is GM17 VLV safe to buy?
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