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GM17 XKE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,342 mi
Last recorded48,342 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 XKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 48,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 45,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 44,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 38,651 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 38,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 31,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 28,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,871 miles
Pass 26 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 XKE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

GM17 XKE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2017.

Is GM17 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 XKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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