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GM17 VLX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,350 mi
Last recorded109,350 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 VLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 109,350 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2026 109,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,450 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 85,027 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,138 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2023 73,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,783 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 41,274 miles
Pass 28 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 VLX 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 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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

GM17 VLX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is GM17 VLX safe to buy?

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