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GM17 ZDG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

243,629 mi
Last recorded243,629 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2025 243,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 226,433 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 185,124 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 185,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 183,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 155,180 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 133,950 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 123,067 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 123,050 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 108,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 19,314 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 ZDG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

GM17 ZDG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is GM17 ZDG safe to buy?

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