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GM17 XMA

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,177 mi
Last recorded199,177 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 199,177 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,204 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 145,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2020 90,113 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

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 XMA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

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

Is GM17 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 XMA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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