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GM17 XMF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

238,928 mi
Last recorded238,928 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 XMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 238,928 miles

Nearside Front tyre soft

Fail 24 Feb 2025 238,915 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 200,132 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release provision suspect

Fail 26 Feb 2024 200,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontal bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front engine mounting bolt missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release provision suspect

Pass 17 Feb 2023 162,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 127,754 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,997 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 91,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside face showing on outter part of wheel rim (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 67,333 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 67,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (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 XMF 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 60%.

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 XMF, 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 XMF registered?

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

Is GM17 XMF safe to buy?

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