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GM17 XLG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,341 mi
Last recorded198,341 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 XLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 198,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 165,266 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 164,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 130,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 93,875 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,614 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated rough in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 9,148 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 XLG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

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

Is GM17 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 XLG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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