MOT Status
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153,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside 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 leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump sound deadening soaked in oil too (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump sound deadening soaked in oil too (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Different type position lamps fitted
TPMS Warning lamp illuminated
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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GM17 XLJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?
GM17 XLJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2017.
Is GM17 XLJ safe to buy?
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